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When Discovered in Peatlands,"bog Bodies" Tend to Be Well Preserved

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When discovered in peatlands,"bog bodies" tend to be well preserved.The best explanation is that


A) peat moss is a soil conditioner and pads the bodies so they do not break apart.
B) the low temperature, pH, and oxygen level of peatlands slow down/inhibit the decomposition process.
C) peat moss is made up of partially decayed organic matter and animal and plant bodies are organic.
D) the nitrogen fixing bacteria found in peat moss helps preserve the moss and other organisms.

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