Household Lint or Fiber Material
Scientific Name: N/A (Non-living material)
Order & Family: Synthetic/Natural Textile Aggregate
Size: Typically 1mm to 5mm
Natural Habitat
Found on clothing, carpets, furniture, and in laundry machine filters
Diet & Feeding
None; does not consume organic matter
Behavior Patterns
Accumulates through friction and static electricity between fabrics or during physical activity
Risks & Benefits
No health risk to humans; can indicate a need for cleaning or vacuuming to reduce allergens like dust mites
Identified on: 1/1/2026