MadSci Network: Microbiology |
Well, first off, if the coffin is indeed hermetically sealed, earthworms will not be present. They would have to get in from the surrounding earth; they don't just 'pop up'. As for bugs, a fly or other insect would have to land on the corpse and lay its eggs in order for the larvae to develop later on. If a corpse is properly embalmed, there should be no "bugs or worms" for quite some time. However, as even the Egyptians found, nothing lasts forever. Eventually, even a sealed coffin will deteriorate, and creepycrawly things will find their way in. Now, I shall forego my spaghetti dinner, thank you, and just have a cup of coffee. Waiter, check please....
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