Open AccessExamination of Crocodilian Leather Goods: A Case Study in Forensic Biology and Merchandise Investigation
Author(s) -
Т. В. Перфилова,
О. Ф. Чернова
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
teoriâ i praktika sudebnoj èkspertizy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2587-7275
pISSN - 1819-2785
DOI - 10.30764/1819-2785-2017-12-4-59-64
Subject(s) - alligator , crocodile , biology , forensic science , zoology , ecology , genetics
Examination of leather items (clutches, man-purses, suitcases, and briefcases) using methods of forensic biology and merchandise investigation revealed their outer parts to be made of crocodile and alligator belly skin, and their lining – of textiles and leather from cattle and small domestic ruminants. The diagnostic features of crocodilian skin structures are also listed.