Deep Coastal Marine Taphonomy: Investigation into Carcass Decomposition in the Saanich Inlet, British Columbia Using a Baited Camera
Figure 1
Progression of carcass scavenging and degradation for Carcass 1, 2006.
A. Carcass first placed, Pandalus platyceros Brandt (three spot shrimp) (P.p.) and Metacarcinus magister Dana (Dungeness crab) (M.m.) immediately attracted; B. Shark wound extremely attractive to all fauna; C. Intestines exposed, many M.m. and Munida quadrispina Benedict (squat lobster) (M.q.) feeding; D. Spinal column exposed, organs removed; E. Carcass dragged from weights and away from camera, much of carcass skeletonized, lasers indicate 10 cm; F. Carcass turned 180° by fauna, head area mostly intact with some grazing marks from M.q. (Ocean Network Canada’s VENUS observatory).