
Community identification
Skin cell / Scale (likely not an insect)
Human epithelial debris
- Order & Family
- N/A (Non-living material)
- Size
- 30-50 micrometers
Natural Habitat
Found in household dust, bedding, and on clothing
Diet & Feeding
Non-living; processed as organic waste by decomposers
Behavior Patterns
Naturally shed from the human body as part of the skin's renewal cycle
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless, but an excess can contribute to dust mite populations, which may cause allergies