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Q: Why does things not decay in amber?
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Do things decay?

Yes, many things decay and decompose.


What are the characteristic of rubber tire or other things that not decay?

Things that don't decay (or that don't decay quickly) are difficult to digest, for bacteria.


What is amber and why do scientists study it?

Amber is a hard, translucent yellow-orange fossil resin formed by old and hardened tree sap. Scientists study it because it has a peculiar property to, when something is in it, protect it from wear and tear and nothing dissolves or changes in amber. Amber has the peculiar property to completely preserve something and not allow it to decay or deform.


Why are fungi called the kingdom of decay?

i have the same question. i think because they decay things to get their nutrients.


How does a fly get trapped in amber?

Amber is solidified tree sap. Thousands of years ago, the fly landed on a patch of sticky tree sap, and became stuck, unable to move. The sap continued to flow, encasing it completely, preserving it from decay. The sap solidified into amber, the fly still inside.


What causes dead things to decay?

decomposors


What things cause decay?

Oxygen and Moisture


What is the word for dead things rot?

Decay is a word for dead things/rot.


What is amber used for?

Amber is used for many things, particularly in medicine. It also can be used for skin care products and religious ceremonies.


What other things decay teeth?

Old fruit


Do all living things decay when dead?

Yes


Who said Decay is in all component things?

the Buddah