Observation ID: 160838

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 count is more accurate.

Marked with a dot of purple nail polish for the purpose of being able to follow the carcass over time to study how it decomposes.

Ref: Decomp-P06
16 days

Picture #1: 01/12/19 (Sat)
Picture #2: 01/14/19 (Mon)
Picture #3: 01/19/19 (Sat)
Picture #4: 01/28/19 (Mon)

Notes:
* Notice how the carcass is moved a bit over time (in relation to the purple dot), and the tail curves inward.
url: https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/19649853