Life is Over. What's Next?

The state or process of rotting; decay

Decomposition releases nutrients back into the environment.

biodegradationrottingdecay

the parts of an animal or plant consisting of cells and tissues

The soft tissues were damaged.

musclefatskin

The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living organism

Death is inevitable.

mortalitydemisepassing

Any substance that an organism uses to survive, grow, and reproduce

This bacterial activity helps recycle nutrients stored in our bodies.

nourishmentnutritionsustenancedietary elements

the surroundings or conditions in which a person, animal, or plant lives or operates

In this article, we will take a detailed look at what happens to the body after death and how it contributes to the environment in the long run.

ecosystemhabitatnature

The basic structural and functional units of all organisms

As the body cools and the cells lose oxygen...

tissueorganorganism

To give, supply, or furnish

The decaying body contributes nutrients to the soil.

providesupplyfurnish

A series of actions or steps taken in order to achieve a particular end

The natural processes of decomposition begin shortly after death.

decompositionstagescycle

Of considerable importance, size, or worth

a significant increase

substantialconsiderable

To decay or rot

The dead bird began to decompose rapidly in the sun.

decayrotdisintegrate

bodily tissue consisting of bundles of cells or fibers that contract to produce movement

He's been building muscles in the gym.

bicepstendonstissue

The entire physical structure of a human or animal, including the bones, flesh, and organs

This bacterial activity helps recycle nutrients stored in our bodies.

corpsecarcassanatomyorganism