Microorganisms and decomposition

Question 1

how do entomologist estimate a minimum time since death

Answer 1

they collect location and condition of body, temperature of air, ground and body and a sample of insects

Question 2

similarities and differences of succession on bodies and plants

Answer 2

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