Thermogenesis in decomposing carcasses
This study suggests that bacterial metabolism plays a significant role in carcass thermogenesis, and that maggot masses, while contributing to localised heating within the carcass, may have less of a role in elevating carcass temperatures than previously assumed.
Source: Forensic Science International - Category: Forensic Medicine Authors: Aidan P. Johnson, Katarina M. Mikac, James F. Wallman Tags: Research Articles Source Type: research
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