Dust Mite (bottom view) I trapped this dust mite as it was crawling out of the carpet dust from a very contaminated apartment. Mites are normally quite shy and always hide in dust; this one was escaping from a silverfish that was devouring the mite's kin. The brown spot at the abdomen is probably a fecal pellet. © 2005-2009 Jeffrey C. May
			Dust Mite in House Dust (bottom view) A dust mite, viewed from the bottom side, next to a pine pollen, stained pink; mold and pollen for mites are like candy for children. © 2005-2009 Jeffrey C. May
			Dust Mite in Air At the center of this photomicrograph (taken at 100x) is a 140 micron, airborne dust mite (stained pink). At the time I was taking the air sample, a child was playing on a couch, stirring the dust up. The other particles visible are all pink from the acid fuchsin stain and consist almost entirely of human skin scales and dog dander. © 2005-2009 Jeffrey C. May
			Mold-eating mite with Aspergillus spores. Mites like these are commonly found wherever mold is growing indoors, often on stored goods in basements that are not adequately dehumidified. © 2009 Jeffrey C. May
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