Identification of forensically important arthropods on exposed remains during summer season in northeastern Egypt / 中南大学学报(医学版)
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
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(12): 1-6, 2013.
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE@#To document the arthropod succession pattern and to identify forensically important species in northeastern Egypt (32° 15' E and 30° 36' N) for the first time.@*METHODS@#Carcasses were exposed in an open area for 60 days during summer season. Ambient daily temperature (maximum and minimum) and relative humidity (RH) were recorded and existing keys were used for identification of different species.@*RESULTS@#During the period of study, the mean of maximum and minimum temperatures were 34.85 °C and 29.2 °C respectively, while the mean of RH was 53.5%. Four stages of decomposition were observed fresh, bloat, decay and dry. The most abundant orders were found to be Diptera, Coleoptera and Hymenoptera. Arthropods were collected belonging to 4 families of Diptera Muscidae, Fanniidae, Calliphoridae and Sarcophagidae. While there were 2 families of Coleoptera Dermestidae and Histeridae. Monomorium species was the only Hymenoptera family in this study.@*CONCLUSION@#The present work provided a basis for further studies dealing with insect colonization of carcasses in different seasons and locations in Egypt.
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Assunto principal:
Fisiologia
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Artrópodes
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Estações do Ano
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Temperatura
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Besouros
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Classificação
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Dípteros
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Egito
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Entomologia
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Comportamento Alimentar
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo diagnóstico
Limite:
Animais
País/Região como assunto:
África
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Journal of Central South University(Medical Sciences)
Ano de publicação:
2013
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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