Thanatofauna
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thanatofauna is a noun meaning Fauna present on a dead body, especially one that may be used to estimate the time of death.
Meaning
Fauna present on a dead body, especially one that may be used to estimate the time of death.
Example Sentences
The presented study provides the necessary groundwork and important insights into the strengths and limitations of individual approaches, as well as the background for developing multidisciplinary operating procedures, specifically for understanding general applicability of investigated PMI markers (i.e., morphology, protein biochemistry, thanatofauna and microbiome) for bodies in earth graves.
Word Forms
- thanatofaunae
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include necrofauna, ichnofauna, faunule, necrobestiality, taxidermy, faune.
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