Introduction:<br />In some cases, a crime may be linked to elements of the natural environment, such as plants or animal hair. Analyzing this evidence provides valuable information.<br /><br />Context:<br />Evidence includes:<br /><br />Leaves, pollen, and plant seeds stuck to the perpetrators' clothing<br /><br />Animal hair or fur (from animals at the crime scene or animals owned by the victim)<br /><br />Plant tissue or wood that has been cut<br /><br />Analysis Methods:<br /><br />Microscopic analysis<br /><br />DNA testing of the plant or animal<br /><br />Comparing plant species with those in the local environment<br /><br />Forensic Application:<br /><br />Linking the perpetrator to the crime scene through clothing contamination<br /><br />Proving that the suspect passed through certain locations<br /><br />Supporting environmental issues and poaching<br /><br />Conclusion:<br />Analyzing biological evidence from the surrounding environment has become a smart and accurate tool for uncovering the movements of perpetrators and linking them to the crime scene.<br />Al-Mustaqbal University the first university in Iraq<br />