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Forensic Entomology Part III

Maggot Crop Analysis. . Maggot as a Source of Human DNA. Maggots store food in their crops as they feed.During later stages of larval development, the contents of the crop is emptied into the gut. CROP. Mouth. Posterior. For example:. In Calliphora vicina at room temperature, the crop is full after 3 days and is emptied by 7 days (approximate).

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Forensic Entomology Part III

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    1. Forensic Entomology (Part III)

    2. Maggot Crop Analysis

    3. Maggot as a Source of Human DNA Maggots store food in their crops as they feed. During later stages of larval development, the contents of the crop is emptied into the gut

    4. Forensic DNA Analysis (review)

    5. DNA is found in the cells in our body.

    6. Identification of maggot crop contents would be helpful in three situations:

    7. A murder victim remains undiscovered. Flies discover the corpse and lay eggs.

    8. A murder victim remains undiscovered. Flies discover the corpse and lay eggs.

    9. Maggots hatch and feed on the corpse.

    10. Murder victim is removed from crime scene. The maggots remain.

    12. Identification of maggot crop contents would be helpful in three situations:

    20. Identification of maggot crop contents would be helpful in three situations:

    25. Maggot Dissection

    26. Maggot Dissection

    27. Maggot Dissection

    28. Maggot Dissection

    29. Maggot Dissection

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