The Stages of Succession | Forensic A level Biology Explained | Labyrinth Academy

Описание: Welcome back to Labyrinth Academy!
In this episode, we explore one of the most fascinating — and yes, slightly creepy — topics in A-Level forensic biology:
💀 The Stages of Succession of a Dead Body.

From the first colonizing bacteria to the final mites that feed on hair, every stage tells a scientific story about how nature reclaims life.

✨ What You’ll Learn:

The stages of forensic succession.

How flies, beetles, and bacteria play their part in decomposition.

Why forensic scientists use these stages to estimate time of death.

And how it all connects to the natural cycle of life and decay.


📚 Perfect for:

A-Level Biology and Forensic Science students

Anyone fascinated by crime investigation and biology

Curious minds who love a little mystery in their science


🎓 Lesson Summary:
1️⃣ Anaerobic bacteria start internal breakdown.
2️⃣ Blowflies arrive within minutes.
3️⃣ Maggots feed, grow, and liquefy tissues.
4️⃣ Beetles prey on maggots.
5️⃣ Parasitic wasps join in.
6️⃣ Cheese and coffin flies thrive in dry conditions.
7️⃣ Carcass beetles chew through tough tissues.
8️⃣ Mites and moth larvae finish the job — leaving only dry bones.

🧠 Creepy? Definitely. Fascinating? Absolutely.

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