Carrion beetles succession in three different habitats in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Source
Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences
Issue
Vol. 24, Issue 2 (28 Feb. 2017), pp.430-435, 6 p.
Publisher
Publication Date
2017-02-28
Country of Publication
Saudi Arabia
No. of Pages
6
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Abstract EN
A main objective of the study is the establishment of a forensic entomological database for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Decomposition processes and beetle succession were analysed on rabbit carcasses in three different habitats (agricultural, desert and urban) in the period from May to July 2014.
Due to the effects of the high temperature at the study sites, carrion reached the dry stage within 12 days in the agricultural habitat, and 6 days in the desert and urban habitats.
A total of 125 beetles belonging to eight species and five families were collected during the decaying process, with their abundances increasing from the fresh to decay stages.
The prevailing species belonged to the families of Dermestidae and Histeridae.
It was not possible to confirm any definitive relationship between the occurrence of a single species and a particular stage of decomposition.
The beetle communities were also not distinctively different between desert and urban habitats, but a distinct community was evident in the agriculture habitat.
In addition, there were distinct beetle communities between the decay stage and the other stages.
The dry stage recorded the lowest number of beetles.
This study indicated that, the habitat type had an effect on the decay process and the abundance rate of the beetles.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mashali, Ashraf Muhammad Ali. 2017. Carrion beetles succession in three different habitats in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences،Vol. 24, no. 2, pp.430-435.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-776432
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mashali, Ashraf Muhammad Ali. Carrion beetles succession in three different habitats in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences Vol. 24, no. 2 (Feb. 2017), pp.430-435.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-776432
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mashali, Ashraf Muhammad Ali. Carrion beetles succession in three different habitats in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Journal of Biological Sciences. 2017. Vol. 24, no. 2, pp.430-435.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-776432
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Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 434-435
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BIM-776432