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Smith (1986) Insect Categories on Decomposing Carrion

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What is the name of the larva produced when the insects hatch?

Organism

Maggot (correct)

Fly

Pupa

What is the purpose of the pair of mouth hooks on the anterior end of the maggot?

For protection

For feeding (correct)

For pupariation

For migration

What happens to the maggot once it reaches its full size?

It continues feeding

It transforms into a fly

It migrates to drier areas and begins pupariation (correct)

It decomposes

What is the physical appearance of the Calliphoridae adult flies?

Shiny with metallic coloring Signup and view all the answers

What is the physical appearance of the Sarcophagidae adult flies?

Medium-sized with black and gray longitudinal stripes on the thorax and checkering on the abdomen Signup and view all the answers

According to the studies, how long does the Fresh stage of decomposition last?

1-2 days Signup and view all the answers

Which insect species is mainly involved in forensic investigations according to the text?

Calliphoridae (blow flies) Signup and view all the answers

At what stage of decomposition do Muscidae (house flies) typically delay colonization according to the text?

Bloat stage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of adult Muscidae, as described in the text?

Gray thorax with four longitudinal dark lines Signup and view all the answers

Which group of arthropods contain schizophagous species that feed on the body first before becoming predaceous in later stages?

Predators and parasites Signup and view all the answers

Which order do the predominant species involved in forensic investigations belong to?

Diptera (flies) Signup and view all the answers

Which group is found to be more important for forensic entomology among the four categories mentioned?

Necrophagous species feeding on the carrion Signup and view all the answers