Hair Histology as a Tool for Forensic Identification of Various Animals

Hair Histology as a Tool for Forensic Identification of  Various Animals

SREERAG M, AMARNATH K, KISHORE CB

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE

NEHRU ARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, COIMBATORE

ABSTRACT

Hair histology plays a pivotal role in forensic investigations by enabling the identification of various animal species through microscopic examination. Utilizing a compound microscope, forensic analysts can scrutinize specific characteristics of animal hairs—such as cuticle scale patterns, medulla type to distinguish between species. These microscopic features are instrumental in creating reference databases that aid forensic experts in accurately identifying animal hairs found at crime scenes, thereby contributing valuable information to investigations

KEY WORDS: Hair Histology, Forensic Hair Analysis, Animal hair identification, Microscopic hair features, Cuticle patterns, Medullary patterns