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When does a body start to decompose?

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How does an organism decompose?

The amout of carbohydrates in our body get decompose which mean the carbon exists from the body so the body get decompose.


Does nothing happen when you die?

something does happen you start to decompose and the worms and larve go through your body


Can a human body decompose in cement?

Yes as a matter of fact it can. When the body is placed into the cement, there is still bodily gasses inside. They have to go some where you would imagine. When it secretes out it creates an air pocket which then gets old and starts to ferment. The body with start to decompose slower than normal but it does.


Can a single species of decomposers completely decompose a dead body?

No. Many, many species of decomposers are needed to completely decompose a dead body.


Does a dead body decompose in the space?

Uh, no, a dead body cannot decompose in space due to it's near vaccum and extremes of temperature.


Do pandas decompose?

Yes, once they die, their body does decompose if not eaten first by scavengers.


How how long does it take for a body to decompose?

about 3-4 months


Does a body decompose before or after rigor mortis?

after


How can you use decompose in a sentence?

After the dead body has been buried for a while it begins to decompose or deteriorate. Lots of things can decompose in a long amount of time.


How does the body decompose inside a casket?

40 days


What happens to a body after it dies?

Your major body systems stop functioning and your body begins to decompose.


Why do bodies decompose?

Living things that die start to rot. Bacteria and bugs eat them, and the body--being dead--doesn't have any systems in place to prevent this (unless the dead person has been embalmed, which slows the decomposition process). So bodies decompose.