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Jul 15 2008, 10:10 PM
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Mummification is fairly unusual, though, occurring only when conditions are very dry.
The rate of decomposition depends on the volume of hair, temperature and humidity, and the presence of keratin-eating bacteria (keratin is the fibrous protein forming the main structural constituent of hair, fingernails, feathers, hooves, horns, etc.) and certain insects.