Which of the following is a responsibility of a forensic entomologist?

• A. Identify bone fragments
• B. Collect and preserve insects as evidence
• C. Assess dental wear
• D. Analyze soil minerals

Answer: (B)

The main idea is what a forensic entomologist actually does with insect evidence. Their responsibilities include collecting and preserving insects encountered at a scene or on remains so that they can be accurately identified and analyzed later. Proper collection, labeling, and preservation—often with careful documentation of environmental conditions and chain of custody—are essential to ensure the insect evidence is reliable for estimating time since death and for supporting other findings. Insects may be collected in multiple life stages and preserved in appropriate media so species identification and developmental data remain intact for laboratory analysis. Other options involve different forensic disciplines: identifying bone fragments is the domain of forensic anthropology, assessing dental wear belongs to forensic odontology, and analyzing soil minerals falls under forensic geology or soil science.