Dust, often overlooked, harbors an intricate ecosystem composed mainly of skin flakes from humans and animals. Researchers at the California Academy of Sciences study house dust, revealing that even the tidiest homes contain over 100 species, including dust mites. While most dust residents are harmless, dust mites pose a significant health risk through their waste products, which can irritate lungs and worsen conditions like asthma, especially in children. Dust mites have transitioned from nests of birds to human habitats as society has developed, reflecting changes in living conditions and environment.
Dust is not just a nuisance; it contains an ecosystem made primarily of skin flakes that can harbor harmful dust mites, impacting our health.
Even the cleanest homes are teeming with invisible roommates, with over 100 species of creatures lurking in the dust, many of which are harmless.
Dust mites thrive in our homes, feeding on skin flakes and producing waste that can irritate lungs and aggravate asthma, particularly in children.
These tiny relatives of spiders and scorpions transitioned from living in bird nests to our homes as human environments developed, enhancing their proliferation.
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