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A Synopsis of Two Decades of Arthropod Related Research at the Forensic Anthropology Research Facility , San Marcos, Texas, USA
2025
Overview
The present review summarizes the arthropod-related research conducted at the Forensic Anthropology Research Facility (FARF), which operates under the auspices of Texas State University (TXST). It draws on entomology-related research from the establishment of FARF in 2008 to the present. FARF serves as a key site for investigating postmortem biological processes under natural conditions and is the largest of 15 human decomposition research facilities, with 12 located in the United States of America and 3 internationally. While these facilities focus on various aspects of taphonomy, they are primarily operated by forensic anthropologists. Forensic entomology, which examines the role of insects and other arthropods in legal investigations, has been studied directly and indirectly at the FARF. The results documented a wide array of arthropod taxa on human remains, with particular attention given to necrophagous insect groups such as blow flies (Diptera: Calliphoridae) and beetles (Coleoptera), which have been utilized in some studies to aid in the estimation of the time since death (TSD). Further studies at FARF have explored the interactions between arthropods and microbial communities to better understand their roles in the decomposition process. Given the subtropical climate of the region, the activity patterns of these organisms are closely linked to abiotic variables such as temperature (T) and relative humidity (RH). Although these findings show promise for improving forensic methodologies, they are accompanied by methodological challenges and contextual limitations that merit further investigation. The central aim of this review is to promote greater involvement of forensic entomology in human taphonomic facilities (HTFs), to support law enforcement and enhance the resolution of forensic casework.
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