Publications by authors named "Surasak Upakut"
This paper presents and discusses 30 cases of cadavers that had been transferred for forensic entomology investigations to the Department of Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University, northern Thailand, from 2000 to 2006. Variable death scenes were determined, including forested area and suburban and urban outdoor and indoor environments. The fly specimens found in the corpses obtained were the most commonly of the blow fly of family Calliphoridae, and consisted of Chrysomya megacephala (F.
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- The study investigates the structure of the digestive system in the third instar larvae of the blow fly, Chrysomya megacephala, using advanced microscopy techniques.
- Salivary glands feature a specialized arrangement of epithelial cells, while the crop serves as a large storage chamber equipped with a convoluted lining.
- The midgut is highlighted by the presence of the peritrophic membrane and numerous epithelial adaptations, while the hindgut includes various components such as the pylorus and Malpighian tubules, all showcasing specific cellular structures that support digestion and waste processing.