Dust Mite
by Oliver Meckes EYE OF SCIENCE
Title
Dust Mite
Artist
Oliver Meckes EYE OF SCIENCE
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
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Dust mite. Color enhanced 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. Magnification x315 when printed 10 cm wide.
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May 19th, 2021
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