Giant Microbes - Dust Mite

Dust mites are tiny, microscopic insects that live in textiles and furniture, like carpets and beds. They’re commonly found everywhere in our environment and are impossible to eliminate. They love warm and humid places, and feed on dead skin flakes that people shed daily. At a rate of 1.6 pounds of skin shed per person every year, these tiny critters are kept well fed all year long! It’s name is derived from Latin roots. The genus name describes the bug’s eating habits. “Dermato” means skin “phago” means to eat. The species name describes the appearance of the bug. “Ptero” describes its feathery texture, and “sinus” describes its bent body shape. Ladies and gents, I present you with a skin-eating bug with feathers and a curved body. It’s the stuff sci-fi originated from!