Fingerprint types. Illustration showing three of the fingerprint types (loop, whorl and arch). Fingerprints are used to identify individuals. They are

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Fingerprint types. Illustration showing three of the fingerprint types (loop, whorl and arch). Fingerprints are used to identify individuals. They are classified by the shapes of their raised ridges. The four main classifications of pattern are: loops, whorls, arches and combinations of these.

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