2023
CalliphoraRomantis: Discovery of A New Species in The Field of Forensic Entomology
Pregonas ElijahCorresponding author
Overview
Forensic limnology is the application of freshwater science to legal investigations, utilizing the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of aquatic environments to answer questions relevant to criminal or civil cases. This interdisciplinary field examines evidence from lakes, rivers, ponds, and other freshwater systems to establish connections between suspects, victims, and crime scenes, or to reconstruct events. Research published in Advanced Forensic Sciences on topics intersecting with forensic limnology has explored the broader forensic sciences ecosystem, including investigations into novel species identification relevant to death investigations in aquatic and terrestrial environments, as well as examinations of emergency response contexts where water-related incidents may occur. The significance of forensic limnology lies in its capacity to provide objective, scientifically defensible evidence in cases involving drowning, body disposal in water, environmental crimes, and accidents in freshwater settings. By analyzing diatoms, algae, sediments, water chemistry, and aquatic invertebrates, forensic limnologists can help establish post-mortem intervals, determine whether drowning occurred at a specific location, and link individuals or objects to particular water bodies, thereby supporting investigative and judicial processes.
Research published in this journal
2 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
2020
Firefighters are Heroes of Modern Age
Franjić SinišaCorresponding author
How this research is being cited
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