Deep Coastal Marine Taphonomy: Investigation into Carcass Decomposition in the Saanich Inlet, British Columbia Using a Baited Camera
Figure 2
Progression of carcass scavenging and degradation for Carcass 2, 2007.
A. Chionectes tanneri Rathbun (tanner crab) attracted to the face; B. Metacarcinus magister Dana (Dungeness crab) (M.m.) reaching into abdominal area and consuming internal tissues with Munida quadrispina Benedict (squat lobster) (M.q.) and Pandalus platyceros Brandt (three spot shrimp) (P.p.) waiting nearby; C. Rib ends exposed and large numbers of M.q. dominate the carcass; D. Orchomenella obtusa Sars (O.o.) cover the exposed tissue; E. Half of carcass removed by shark, carcass being skeletonised from inside out by O.o. with M.q. feeding on skin; F. Skin pulled over torso and cranium by M.q. exposing skeleton (Ocean Network Canada’s VENUS observatory).