When a Leaf Turns into a Skeleton… Litter of decomposing dead leaves, Trent Nature Sanctuary, ON (photo by Nina Munteanu) On one of my walks in the damp forest of early winter, I noticed several leaves that had turned lacy, revealin…

When a leaf turns into a skeleton... #leaves #skeletonization #saprophyte #fungi #invertebrates #leafdecay #NaturePhotography themeaningofwater.com/2026/02/22/w...

Image of skeletonized leaves and flowers

Holly; Hydrangea Hortensia; Hydrangea Quercifolia, or Oak-Leaved Hydrangea (1864).

Source: University of Toronto Libraries / Biodiversity Heritage Library

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#skeletonization #nature #botany #venation #skeletons #decorations

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Corpse Decomposition Meditation" by #LandisBlair.

It depicts the stages of #decomposition:
Stage 1: Fresh body
Stage 2: Early decomposition
Stage 3: Advanced decomposition
Stage 4: Skeletonization with soft tissue remains
Stage 5: Complete #skeletonization
#death #illustration #art