Human Skin Flake / Epithelial Cell Aggregate
Scientific Name: Stratum corneum fragment
Order & Family: Mammalia (Source) / Hominidae (Source)
Size: Variable, typically 0.1mm to several millimeters for visible flakes.
Natural Habitat
Commonly found in house dust, bedding, clothing, and on carpets.
Diet & Feeding
Not applicable (It is lifeless organic matter, though it serves as food for dust mites).
Behavior Patterns
Does not exhibit behavior. These flakes are shed passively from the epidermis as part of natural skin renewal.
Risks & Benefits
No direct risk, though accumulation contributes to household dust which feeds dust mites (potential allergen source).
Identified on: 2/21/2026