Skin Fragment / Human Tissue (Not an Insect)

Scientific Name: Homo sapiens (tissue)

Order & Family: Primates: Hominidae

Size: Variable; usually 1mm to 10mm depending on the size of the wound or picked area.

Skin Fragment / Human Tissue (Not an Insect)

Natural Habitat

Found on human bodies; often detached during scratching, picking, or minor trauma.

Diet & Feeding

N/A (Biological tissue, not a living organism eating on its own).

Behavior Patterns

N/A. This is inanimate biological material. It appears shriveled or desiccated, common for skin or scabs that have dried out.

Risks & Benefits

Risks: Represents a minor wound or skin picking; potential for infection at the source site on the body. No risk from the object itself. Benefits: None.

Identified on: 2/21/2026