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The stage begins right after death. The heart stops beating so changes start to occur.

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This stage includes actual visible signs of decay. The skin may also go through a color change and at this point a odor may be noticable.

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In this stage internal gases are released and odors began to be very noticeable. A range of insects will start to be attracted.

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At this stage flesh has been torn from the skeleton. Also the strong odors will start to subside

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At this point the remains are just bones and some dried skin. At this point there are no odors.

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At this point the body is going into mummification. The skin can turn leather like. Odors are completely gone. Mummification occurs in warm and acid conditions

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1. Temperature
Warm temperatures can accelerate the process and cold temperatures can slow it down or even stop it all together
2. Environment
A dry and windy environment can result in mummification.
3. Amount of protection
A protected body can limit insect activity
4. Exposed
If body is left exposed it can attract scavengers and even affect the rate of decomposition
5. Burned
If body was burned skin and tissue can be dried fire could also cause injuries to expose the body further.