Inanimate Fiber (likely lint or fabric fragment)

Scientific Name: Not a biological organism

Order & Family: Non-living / Synthetic or Natural Fiber

Size: Typically 1mm to 10mm in length

Inanimate Fiber (likely lint or fabric fragment)

Natural Habitat

Found on various indoor surfaces, clothing, and skin as debris

Diet & Feeding

Does not consume food; non-biological

Behavior Patterns

Status is stationary unless moved by air currents, static electricity, or physical contact; lacks life cycle or biological functions

Risks & Benefits

No biological risks; frequently mistaken for parasites (Delusory Parasitosis), though generally harmless household dust or lint

Identified on: 2/13/2026