Environmental Effects on Human Decomposition in the Palouse Region
Carlson, Xiu Hui. (2017-12). Environmental Effects on Human Decomposition in the Palouse Region. Theses and Dissertations Collection, University of Idaho Library Digital Collections. https://www.lib.uidaho.edu/digital/etd/items/carlson_idaho_0089n_11234.html
- Title:
- Environmental Effects on Human Decomposition in the Palouse Region
- Author:
- Carlson, Xiu Hui
- Date:
- 2017-12
- Program:
- Anthropology
- Subject Category:
- Physical anthropology
- Abstract:
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Understanding how environment affects the decomposition process of a corpse is crucial in
assisting forensic investigations. In winter, decomposition, insect activity and animal scav
enging decrease due to low temperatures which cause preservation. Decomposition, insect
activity and animal scavenging increase in the summer. During spring and fall, decomposi
tion can occur in addition to adipocere formation and preservation depending on the ambient
temperature as temperatures during daytime and evening can be vastly different. Further
studies are needed to develop a more specific timeline for decomposition in the Palouse
region.
- Description:
- masters, M.A., Anthropology -- University of Idaho - College of Graduate Studies, 2017-12
- Major Professor:
- Tyler, Donald
- Committee:
- Sappington, Robert Lee; Locke, Kenneth
- Defense Date:
- 2017-12
- Identifier:
- Carlson_idaho_0089N_11234
- Type:
- Text
- Format Original:
- Format:
- application/pdf
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