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Autolysis
Digestive enzymes begin gnawing upon the body's cells. -
Rigor Mortis
Chemicals that allow muscles to slide freely are metabolized, causing a temporary profound stiffness. -
Fly Colonization
Flies are drawn to the corpse and lay their eggs at every exposed opening. -
Gloving
Blisters form on the skin and evolve into large, peeling sheets. The skin starts to slough off in one piece. -
Decay
Smell of decay saturates the air as bacteria byproducts such as putrescene and cadaverine cause swelling in the abdomen. -
Feeding
Ants, moths, and mites begin to eat away at the body. -
Saponification
Natural soap build up occurs due to the interaction of bodily fats and acids.