The Dust Mite and CLHS
The just like your home, the CLHS dorms, chairs,
matresses, pillows, bed covers, carpets, fabric-covered furniture, clothes,
and stuffed animals are home to these little critters known as dust mites.
Kingdom: Animalia
Common Name:
Dust Mite
Scientific Name: Dermatophagoides farinae
Taxonomy:
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Anthropoda
Class: Arachnida
Order: Acarina
Family: Pyroglyphidae
Genus: Dermatophagoides
Species: farinae
Natural Range
Dust mites are found world wide in peoples homes.
They live in the ventilation systems but mostly like to stay in beds, couches,
and carpets.
Interesting Facts
The dust mite range form about 0.2 to 0.4mm
long in size. The dust mite is one cause of asthma.
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The Dust Mite and CLHS
The just like your home, the CLHS dorms, chairs,
matresses, pillows, bed covers, carpets, fabric-covered furniture, clothes,
and stuffed animals are home to these little critters known as dust mites.