How long after a blowfly reaches maturity does it begin reproduction?
A.
2-3 hours
B.
3-4 days
C.
5-18 days
D.
21-25 days
B. 3-4 days
Which phrase BEST describes the number of species of blowflies in the world?
A.
in the millions
B.
about two hundred
C.
less than one hundred
D.
over a thousand
D. over a thousand
Jaydra is collecting evidence at the scene of a decomposing body. Which should Jaydra collect FIRST?
A.
adult insects
B.
larva
C.
eggs
D.
pupa masses
C. eggs
The level of skeletonization and the scatter pattern of human remains allow forensic anthropologists to estimate death within:
A. Months or years.
Osteology is to _____ what _____ is to teeth.
A. bones; odontology
To find the answer to this question, we will need to research the life cycle of blowflies. Blowflies go through a four-stage life cycle known as complete metamorphosis, which consists of the egg, larva (maggot), pupa, and adult stages.
During the larval stage, blowflies continue to grow and develop until they reach maturity. The duration of this stage can vary depending on environmental conditions such as temperature and availability of food.
To answer the question, we need to determine the approximate time it takes for blowflies to complete their larval stage before reaching maturity.
Researching further, we find that blowflies typically take around 3-4 days to complete their larval stage and reach maturity.
Therefore, the correct answer to the question is B. 3-4 days.