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House-Dust Mite
- Latin Name:
- Glycphagus domesticus
- Appearance:
- Invisible to the human eye.
- Habit:
- Found in areas that are fairly damp and frequented by people and pets. Common in hospitals and lodging establishments. Live in: mattresses, pillows, rugs, wall cracks and overstuffed furniture.
- Diet:
- Omnivorous, but prefer flecks or scales of skin.
- Reproduction:
- Eggs are laid one at a time and take one or two weeks to hatch. Life cycle from egg to adult is completed within a month. Adult mites live one to three months.
- Other:
- Produce allergens and asthma-like symptoms in many people.
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