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What is the purpose of using insect measurement in determining time of death?
What is the purpose of using insect measurement in determining time of death?
- To identify the type of insect on the corpse
- To measure the size of the maggots on the corpse
- To estimate the time of death based on the insect life cycle (correct)
- To determine the age of the insect on the corpse
What is the largest size that third instar maggots will get?
What is the largest size that third instar maggots will get?
- Small
- Medium
- Extra large
- Large (correct)
What is significant about the white gelatinous material that covers the post-feeding maggot?
What is significant about the white gelatinous material that covers the post-feeding maggot?
- It indicates that the maggot is about to turn into a pupa
- It is a protective layer against predators
- It helps to determine the type of fly
- It helps to determine the definite stage of the maggots’ growth (correct)
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