Morphological Association
Definition
A qualified finding of overlapping observed features, not unique identification. Morphological comparison assesses observed features. A physical fit concerns complementary broken surfaces and requires appropriate preservation and examination. Shared appearance is not the same as a physical fit or unique source identity.
- Context
- Trace comparison
For example, two hairs can share observed features without those similarities supporting the conclusion that they came from one particular animal.
State the level and basis of the association actually supported.
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