Dust Mite #1
by Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library
Title
Dust Mite #1
Artist
Steve Gschmeissner/science Photo Library
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Dust mite. Scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a house dust mite (Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus). Millions of dust mites inhabit the home, feeding on shed skin cells. They mainly live in furniture, and are usually harmless. However, their excrement and dead bodies may cause allergic reactions in susceptible people. The dust mite life cycle from egg to adult takes approximately one month to complete, mature female mites can lay from 1-2 eggs per day. Adult mites can live up to two months. Magnification: x 800 when printed at 10cm wide.
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September 16th, 2018
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