the thanatomicrobiome + decomposition

Question 1

what are the stages of decomposition?

Answer 1

1. fresh
2. bloat
3. active decay
4. advanced decay
   5.dry remains

Question 2

what are the 3 factors of the fresh stage in decomposition?

Answer 2

1. within 24-72 hours
2. rigor mortis
3. loose top layer of skin

Question 3

what are the 3 factors of the bloat stage in decomposition?

Answer 3

1. 3-5 days
2. production of gases
3. body doubles in size
4. putrefaction starts

Question 4

what are the 3 factors of the active decay stage in decomposition?

Answer 4

1. within 8-10 days
2. release of fluids
3. liquefaction of organs, muscles, skin
4. loss of most cadaver mass

Question 5

what are the 3 factors of the advanced decay Stage in decomposition?

Answer 5

1. after a few weeks
2. loss of cadaver mass
3. reduced insect activity
4. death of surrounding vegetation

Question 6

what are the 3 factors of the dry remains stage in decomposition?

Answer 6

1. after one month
2. completely skeletonized
3. presence of only dry skin, Cartlidge and bone
4. bones become dry and bleached

Question 7

what is cadaver decomposition?

Answer 7

release of organic and ammonia-rich nutrients

Question 8

what is a cadaver decomposition island?

Answer 8

area where a body may have decomposed where there is a change in soil chemistry, growth using nutrients inhibiting growth of vegetation

Question 9

what is liver mortis?

Answer 9

pooling of blood

Question 10

what is algor mortis?

Answer 10

temperature, body cools by 1 degree every hour

Question 11

what is rigor mortis?

Answer 11

stiffening of the body