Aquatic Association
Definition
The supported relationship of an organism or trace to the recovered material. An organism recovered beside or on submerged remains may have developed elsewhere before reaching that resource. Record attachment, position and relevant background samples.
- Context
- Aquatic evidence
For example, a larva already developing in sediment can reach submerged remains later; its full age would overstate the duration of that association.
The organism’s complete age does not automatically measure its time on the body or time since water entry. Finding aquatic fauna also does not prove drowning.
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