HORTICULTURE

Detailed explanation-1: -Forensic entomology is a very useful method of determining elapsed time since death after 72 h, and can be used earlier.

Detailed explanation-2: -Abstract: Forensic entomology involves the use of insects and other arthropods to estimate the minimum time elapsed since death, referred to as minimum postmortem interval (minPMI).

Detailed explanation-3: -Right from the early stages insects are attracted to the decomposing body and may lay eggs in it. By studying the insect population and the developing larval stages, forensic scientists can estimate the postmortem index, any change in position of the corpse as well as the cause of death.

Detailed explanation-4: -Forensic entomology is a new discipline in forensic sciences, researching insects that feed on corpses. This has been a major tool in criminal investigations. It is a very useful method of assessing the time elapsed after 72 h from death, which can be used earlier.

Detailed explanation-5: -Blow flies and flesh flies are the most useful crime scene insects for determining the postmortem interval, or time of death. Through laboratory studies, scientists have established the developmental rates of necrophagous species, based on constant temperatures in a laboratory environment.