Essential Forensic Biology

This book provides a concise, accessible introduction to the essentials of forensic biology for undergraduate students. The book finally fills the gap for a resource, which provides information on the range of biological organisms, animals, plants and microbes used in forensic studies. It provides a balanced and broad coverage, including cases of murder and suspicious death, as well as other relevant topics ranging from nuisance to bioterrorism. It illustrates the wide range of situations in which knowledge of biology can be relevant to legal investigations.