What kind of prints result from body residues left behind on a surface?

Latent prints are created when body residues, such as oils or sweat from the skin, are left on a surface. These prints are typically not immediately visible to the naked eye and require special techniques to be developed and made visible for analysis, such as using powders, chemical developers, or other enhancement methods.

In contrast, patent prints are visible to the naked eye and are formed when a person touches a surface with a substance that contrasts with the background, like ink or blood. Forensic prints is a broader term that may encompass both latent and patent prints but does not specifically refer to the residue-based prints in question. Visible prints, similar to patent prints, are those that can be seen without any special treatment and do not pertain to the residue aspect.

Therefore, the best description of prints resulting from body residues is latent prints, as they encompass the concept of invisible impressions made from oils and sweat.