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Documenting Diversity – Forensic Flight: the Life of Crime Scene First Responders

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Decomposition following the death of an animal is driven by saprophagous insects (literally, body eating). The diversity of insects on a dead body can help investigators pinpoint the time between death and body discovery, or postmortem interval. As bodies decompose, they go through four distinctive phases - fresh, bloat, active decay, and dry remains. Each phase has a specific suite of insects.

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    Our mission is to preserve the natural, historical, ecological, and agricultural resources of the Rockfish Valley. We accomplish this through enriching the lives of our community by supporting the Rockfish Valley Loop Trail system, Spruce Creek Park, and the lands associated with them. The mission furthers supports conservation, recreation, preservation and environmental education and promotes a rural tourism experience in the Rockfish Valley of Nelson County, Virginia.

    We aim to inspire a healthy lifestyle by offering hiking trails, campsites, programs and events. The open lands serve as an outdoor laboratory for students, the community, and visitors alike.

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