Crime 360 Forensic Entomology T. Trimpe 2008 http: //sciencespot. net/
Watch the video and then answer the questions. Video Link: http: //www. aetv. com/crime-360/video/forensic-tools-forensic-entomology 1. What does a forensic entomologist study? A. Worms B. Insects C. Spiders 2. Fill in the missing information in this statement: An entomologist needs to know the type of fly ______ and the _____ of the larva in order to help the investigators. 3. How can a blowfly help an investigation? A. Helps investigators determine the time of death B. Helps investigators determine how a person was killed C. Helps investigators determine what the person ate at his/her last meal 4. What stage of a fly’s life cycle are maggots? A. Adult B. Pupa C. Larva 5. In what kingdom are maggots classified? A. Plants B. Animals C. Fungi
The answers are … 1. What does a forensic entomologist study? A. Worms B. Insects C. Spiders 2. Fill in the missing information in this statement: species An entomologist needs to know the type of fly ______ and the age _____ of the larva in order to help the investigators. 3. How can a blowfly help an investigation? A. Helps investigators determine the time of death B. Helps investigators determine how a person was killed C. Helps investigators determine what the person ate at his/her last meal 4. What stage of a fly’s life cycle are maggots? A. Adult B. Pupa C. Larva 5. In what kingdom are maggots classified? A. Plants B. Animals C. Fungi