Stage 1: The living pig
Photo: R. Major
State of decay
A live pig is not outwardly decomposing, but its intestine contains a diversity of bacteria, protozoans and nematodes. Some of these micro-organisms are ready for a new life, should the pig die and lose its ability to keep them under control.
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Further information
- Bacteria
- Corpse Fauna
- Succession of different fauna that inhabit the corpse
- Cheating the decomposers
- Time is variable
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