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Most organisms that die are quickly devoured by scavengers in the desert and do not have the opportunity to decay.
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Why does little decay occur in desert?
When an animal dies in the desert, it quickly becomes a meal for many desert scavengers and has little chance to decay naturally. In some deserts the humidity is so low that if the body of an animal is able to avoid being eaten by a scavenger, it will desiccate - dry like a natural mummy and not decay due to the low levels of moisture in the air.
What is responsible the decay of dead organisms?
Bacteria and other small organisms, such as insects are responsible for the decay of dead organisms.
What is responsible for decay of dead organisms?
Bacteria and other small organisms, such as insects are responsible for the decay of dead organisms.
Why do only the hard parts of organisms generally leaved fossils?
When an organism dies, its soft parts often decay quickly or are eaten by animals
What is important in decay?
microscopic organisms are the major causes of decay.
What Plant like organisms that decay to make acids?
Lichens are plantlike organisms that decay to make acids:)
Is decay a micro-organism?
Decay, in itself, is a process.However, decay is caused by decomposing bacteria, which are micro-organisms.
What is a desert community?
A desert community refers to the species and organisms that live in a desert area. This is the desert biome which includes plants and animals and other organisms.
Does oxygen affect decay why or why not?
Yes, decay is the process releasing energy by "burining" by living organisms.
Is a desert alive?
No, a desert is not alive but a desert has many living organisms.
What is responsible for the decay of organisms?
Bacteria
What are the organisms which can cause decay?
Most of the times, it is the organism itself that decay... But think of the issue over in the Rockies right now... The beetles are decaying the trees... I don't remember the name, but that is one of them.
