Observation ID: 162795

Submitted by iNaturalist on
Condition
Dead
Animal
Pacific Newts
Observation Date / Time

Pacific Newt (roadkill)
Found dead on Alma Bridge Rd.

*** Decomposition Rate Study ***
These observations show the decomposition of a newt over time. This will give us a sense of how fast the bodies decompose so that duplicate entries aren't added to the main project and the total count is more accurate.

Ref: Decomp19
21 days

Picture #1: 01/28/19 (Mon)
Picture #2: 02/02/19 (Sat)
Picture #3: 02/06/19 (Wed)
Picture #4: 02/09/19 (Sat)
Picture #5: 02/16/19 (Sat)
Picture #6: 02/18/19 (Mon)

Note:
* Notice that this carcass was turned over twice - Pic #4 and Pic #5
* Pic #5 shows bloating due to the heavy recent rains

url: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/19946923

Observer
209572-truthseqr
Location Description
Lexington Reservoir County Park, CA, USA

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