As an expert in forensic science and biology, I can explain the stages of decomposition. The final stage of decomposition in vertebrate animals is known as the
Dry/Remains stage. This stage is characterized by the desiccation of the remaining tissues and the reduction of the body to dry skin, hair, bones, and cartilage. At this point, most of the soft tissues have been broken down by decomposers such as bacteria, fungi, and insects, leaving behind the more resistant structures.
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