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It depends on the soil it was buried in. Desert conditions can mumify a dead body, an ant hill would have it clean in three days.

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How many bones in a chimpanzee skeleton?

About 300. They have very small bones, though, which gives them the big frame. Small bones can go a long way!


Why is the skelenton called skeleton?

If you look this word up in a dictionary, it will give the origin of this word which comes from the Greek. It means to be dried up. I think that is goes back to a long time ago when bodies were buried and decayed and what was left over after period of time was "dried" up bones. Now the word also means a framework as in the framework that is built before a home is finished.


How long can a frog live buried in cement?

A frog would likely not survive for very long if buried in cement, as it would be unable to access oxygen, food, or water. The lack of space to move and breathe would lead to suffocation and lack of vital resources for survival.


What is the difference between a snake and a fish's skeleton?

A snake's skeleton is internal and made of bones, while a fish's skeleton is primarily made of cartilage. Additionally, fish skeletons typically have two main sections: the backbone and the skull, while snake skeletons are more elongated and flexible to aid in their slithering movement.


How long does it take for leather to decay?

It can take many years for leather to decay, depending on the conditions it is exposed to. Factors such as moisture, temperature, and exposure to sunlight can all affect the rate at which leather deteriorates. In ideal conditions, it can take decades for leather to completely break down.

Related Questions

How long does it take for a body in a coffin to skeletise?

It depends on the surroundings. If the body lying in open, as soon the predators will eat the flesh, the body will turn into skeleton. If it is buried, the microbial activity, depending on prevailing temperature will remove the flesh turning it into skeleton.


What is Origin of petroleum?

It is thought to have been formed by the decay of algae and other soft vegetablr material, which was subsequently buried under sedimentary rock and over a very long time turned into petroleum.


Where is huey long buried?

huey long is buried on the capital grounds in baton rouge


How long does it take for an adult human skeleton to disintegrate?

If a human is buried in the ground in a quality coffin, it could take as much as 50 years for the body to decompose. If the body is buried in a cheap casket, decomposition and exposed to the elements, decomposition happens very quickly.


Which parts of animals are rarely preserved unburied?

The soft parts are much more prone to decay. Over long periods of time even bones are prone to decay


What are the two long bones in the skeleton?

There are more than two long bones in the skeleton but if you mean the two longest bones then the femur (longest) and tibia second longest).


How long is the skeleton key book?

236 pages


How long was a mummy buried?

Forever


Why are fossils of whole animals and plants rarely found?

Fossils are not found as when an animal dies its bones decay through millions of years. And to survive that long it should be deep under the earth where it is not exposed to wind sunlight and water. If it is exposed it will decay quickly leaving no trace due to the environment and bacteria


What is the consequence of leaving a stain on the bacterial smear too long over staining?

Leaving a stain on too long generally stains everything; leaving little contrast. Leaving a stain on not long enough doesn't stain enough; leaving little contrast.


How long does it take for a tooth to decay in soda?

a while


How long is a diplodicus?

Lenght of diplodicus's skeleton was estimated on 35m