Do longer sequences improve the accuracy of identification of forensically important Calliphoridae species?

Species identification is a crucial step in forensic entomology. In several cases the calculation of the larval age allows the estimation of the minimum Post-Mortem Interval (mPMI). A correct identification of the species is the first step for a correct mPMI estimation. To overcome the difficulties...

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Main Authors: Sara Bortolini, Giorgia Giordani, Fabiola Tuccia, Lara Maistrello, Stefano Vanin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-12-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/5962.pdf