Thursday, July 24, 2008

Species #10

Common name: dust mites
Scientific name: Dermatophagoides Farinae
Dust mites are Detritus feeders, they feed on organic matter such as flakes of shed human skin. They flourish in the stable environment of dwellings. They can be killed by micro predators by exposure to direct sun rays.
Dust mites are the most common cause of asthma and allergic symptoms world wide.
I think dust mites are domesticated because they live in our homes with us even though we may not see them.

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