Stages of Decomp

What Stage of Decomposition is this?

• Active decay

• Post Decay

• Dry Remains

• Bloat

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the first stage of Decomposition

• Fresh

• Stage 1

• Autolysis

• Putrefaction

What happens to a body left to decompose in a hot, dry environment?

• Decomposes faster

• Mummification

• Does Not decompose

• Normal decomposing

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS1-5

What is the first insect to arrive on scene?

• maggots

• Beetle

• Housefly

• Blowfly

What stage of decomp includes maggots and bacteria breaking through the skin

• Fresh

• Active Decay

• Bloat

• Post Decay

What is the phenomena that creates a soapy like texture to form on the skin after death in a wet environment

• Adipocere Formation

• Mummification

• Putrefaction

• Autolysis

What stage of decomposition is occurring when gases are starting stretch the abdomen

• Fresh

• Bloat

• Active Decay

• Dry Remains

The 1:2:8 rule is for

1 week above ground

2 weeks in ______

8 Weeks ______

(separate answers with a comma)

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What is the first process of decomposition, it involves the self digestion of cells and tissues

• Autolysis

• Putrefaction

• Homeostasis

• Autotrophic

Which stage of decomp has the most odor involved due to seeping of bodily fluids?

• Post Decay

• Bloat

• Active Decay

• Fresh