Question

Give names of the phases of decomposition.

Answer 1

Initial decaying occurs, 3 days after death. Putrefaction is the next stage.

Insect activities are found in this stage of decomposition.

Then there is Black putrefaction which happens after 10 to 20 days.

The worms get on the carcass and start decomposing.

This is the stage in which the fluids in the body are taken out completely.

Butyric fermentation happens by 20 to 50 days.

Finally, there is dry decay stage in which only the bones are left out.