Dust mite. Coloured Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM) of the dust mite Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. This mite is eight legged of which six legs are visible (at lower frame). The mite has an unsegmented, round body. It’s mouthparts (at lower centre) are highly adapted to feeding on the dead scales of human skin found in household dust. Dust mites are relatives of spiders and scorpions. (via sciencephoto)
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biological diversity
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2009-11-08
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It is truly horrifying to think...what monsters lurk in
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This gives me ideas…
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minute horrors lurk in the upholstery
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THIS is what I fear. allcreatures:
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And are in your bed! Millions of the suckers! Itchy times.
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