The use of bioaerosol in forensic studies and their relationship with other fields of research
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The article is a brief overview of the monitoring biological particles in the air and their use in various fields of science like archeology, meteorology, allergology, ecology, forensic medicine and as an alternative to traditional palynological studies. Due to its specific morphological features pollen grain and spores are an excellent material for forensic analysis and can be used as evidence in the investigation. The usefulness of pollen and spores in clinical forensic, results not only small size but also the resistance to chemical, biological and mechanical degradation. It is also important that the pollen and spores easily maintained on a variety of media. It is advantageous to their widespread occurrence and diverse morphology.
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