Image: Stage 1: The living pig
Description
Stages of Decomposition - Stage 1: The living pig
- Photographer:
- R. Major
- Rights:
- © Australian Museum
Additional information
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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