The hard outer layer, or shell, of a pollen grain and spore is called an ______________.
Corn pollen is
Pollen is
Pollen and spore evidence is easy for a suspect to remove from a crime scence.
__________________(2 words) pollen grains are relatively simple in morphology, have thin walls, and are easily preserved for identification.
The resistant nature of most pollen and some spores allows them to avoid ____________________ and degradation.
Explain what degradation means.
In sediment, pollen/spores can be found from millions of years ago.
Plant pollen, especially from ______________________(2 words) angiosperms, usually have sharp edges that enable it to better adhere to the plant and a suspect.
________________________ is a major problem and likely the first choice of a clever defense lawyer when it comes to finding holes in the prosecution's evidence.
Which of the following are common places pollen and spore evidence can be found
Some unusual materials that can contain pollen and spores include:
Forensic scientists who study pollen and spores are called _______________________.
Scientists collect evidence samples as well as _____________ samples at all potential crime scenes during the investigation.
Clean tools of a forensic palynologist include:
Vegetation samples are placed in this type of container.
Additional details of surface features may require the use of a ________________________(3 words).
Once the pollen evidence has been collected, processed, ______________, and interpreted, it is presented in court.