Dust bunny / Lint
Scientific Name: N/A (not an organism)
Order & Family: N/A (not an organism)
Size: Variable, from a few millimeters to several centimeters, depending on accumulation.
Natural Habitat
Indoor environments, often under furniture, in corners, or on surfaces where dust accumulates.
Diet & Feeding
N/A (not an organism) – Composed of shed human and pet hair, textile fibers (from clothes, carpets, bedding), dead skin cells, soil particles, and other debris.
Behavior Patterns
N/A (not an organism) – Forms through static electricity and air currents, collecting loose particles into matted clumps.
Risks & Benefits
Potential risks include triggering allergies or asthma in sensitive individuals due to accumulated allergens (dust mites, pet dander, pollen). Benefits are negligible, though they can sometimes accumulate small lost items.
Identified on: 9/28/2025