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While you sleep, these bugs throw a party on your face

pwaully (31)in #science • 3 days ago

This demodex mite from a skin sample is shown under a microscope.

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Demodex mites found in humans are usually 0.15 millimeters to 0.4 millimeters long, or less than the size of a pinpoint.

Credit: Andrew Chatman/Thai Microcosmos

Source and Video: https://x.com/GadgTecs/status/1929151780677456283

#microscopy #skin #nature #blog
3 days ago in #science by pwaully (31)
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