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Record 1 2014-02-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Morphology and General Physiology
  • Law of Evidence
CONT

Decomposing corpses are consumed by bacteria as well as flies and other predators. ... A fresh corpse may not appeal to one bacterial species, but once it is three weeks old, they may start to invade.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Morphologie et physiologie générale
  • Droit de la preuve
CONT

Les coléoptères sont également fréquemment trouvés associés aux corps en décomposition : certains sont de véritables nécrophages [...] tandis que d’autres exploitent la présence de nombreuses proies sur le cadavre [...]

Spanish

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