Microorganisms and decomposition Flashcards
1
Q
how do entomologist estimate a minimum time since death
A
they collect location and condition of body, temperature of air, ground and body and a sample of insects
2
Q
similarities and differences of succession on bodies and plants
A
plants - ends in a climax community, occurs over a large area and pioneer species replaced by later colonists
bodies - no climx community, is very fast and takes place over a small area and pioneer species persists throughout succession
