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Comparative Morphology and Morphometric Analysis of Some Histeridae (Insecta: Coleoptera) Species

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: Histeridae (Coleoptera) is a worldwide group of about 400 genera and 4500 species. Many family members are predators of eggs, larvae, and adults of Diptera (Insecta) species. On the other hand, rotting corpses have great precaution in forensic studies due to their feeding and colonization. The taxonomic characters used in the classification of Histeridae species are based on morphology. However, the variations in morphological characters cause difficulties in the determinations that lead to significant errors in the diagnostic process. In this study, seasonal variations of some Histeridae species used to determine the minimum time of death (PMI) in forensic investigations are evaluated with geometrical morphometry and the references given for the prevention of errors for identifying species.

Source: Biological Diversity and Conservation

DOI: 10.46309/biodicon.2021.979581

Authors: Cansu KILIÇ, Ferhat ALTUNSOY

Institution: Eskisehir Technical University

Language: English

Topic: Forensic Entomology and Diptera Studies

Subfield: Insect Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Anadolu Üniversitesi

OpenAlex ID: W4200501352

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