The Role of Ants (hymenoptera: Formicidae) in Forensic Entomology
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Ants (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) are an important component of insect biodiversity, and their study may help forensic entomologists to solve criminal cases. We review published literature and ecological principles that may guide forensic entomologists in the usage of ants as evidence with forensic value. Because ants are top predators in litter environments, their activities can affect decomposition processes and influence on the estimation of the post-mortem interval. We also revise artifacts caused by ants on decomposing bodies (e.g. biting, stinging and modification of blood patterns).
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