Decomposition Essay

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In Biology it branches out to many different topics. It is known to be the study if life, and structure or bases. Decomposition is a main topic that interests me from biology, and includes different stages of Decomposition in animals and plants.
Decomposition is known to be a process of dead animals or plant tissue being rotted or broken down. In the decomposition of a pig, there are a few important stages to this process. The very first process or stage is “the living pig”. The living pig contains Bacteria, Protozoans, and Nematodes.
The second stage of the cycle is “Initial Decay’. In this process the bacteria that were already inside the “Intestine of the pig” start to ingest the intestine itself, and start to digest internal organs. Enzymes within cells are released when the …show more content…

The big will then become bloated from the internal gases. Bacteria is a major factor in breaking down cells and tissues, which causes the release of fluids into the body cavities. Gases such as hydrogen Sulphide, methane, cadaverine, and putrescine, are usually found very smelly, but these gasses help attract many insects. The buildup of gas caused by multiplying bacteria, creates pressure and inflates the body, which forces fluids out of the cell and blood vessels. In this stage, maggots then spread the bacteria, secreting digestive Enzymes and tearing tissues. They transport as the maggot benefits from communal heat and shared digestive secretions. Within the 4-10 days, the pig becomes an attraction to many insects, and then maggots begin to feed under the skin. Stage four “Black Putrefaction” 10-20 days after the death. The body starts to collapse with a cream like flesh and black exposed surfaces. Certain insects feed on the body fluid that smeared in the dirt and consume flesh. The body temperature starts to increase with the activity from insects. Bacterial will eventually consume the body if the insects are

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