Deep Coastal Marine Taphonomy: Investigation into Carcass Decomposition in the Saanich Inlet, British Columbia Using a Baited Camera
Figure 3
Progression of carcass scavenging and degradation for Carcass 3 2008/2009.
A. A few Munida quadrispina Benedict (squat lobster) (M.q.) attracted, but very few fauna present; B. Silt covering carcass and only a few M.q. present, but no damage visible. C. Some grazing marks in groin area from M.q. but skin not broken through; D. Bacterial mat forming over entire carcass. Note numerous Lyopsetta exilis (Jordan & Gilbert) (slender sole) on substrate; E. Sudden influx of large number of fish; F. Large numbers of Pandalus platyceros Brandt (three spot shrimp) as well as Metacarcinus magister Dana (Dungeness crab) with very few M.q. (Ocean Network Canada’s VENUS observatory).