Which consequence results when mortise-and-tenon ship joints experience prolonged submersion?

💡 Explanation

Anaerobic decay accelerates when organic matter is submerged, therefore wood fibers degrade because of enzymatic action rather than remaining stable in an oxygenated environment, thereby weakening the ship's structure.

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