Lint or Fabric Fiber
Scientific Name: N/A (Inanimate Object)
Order & Family: N/A
Size: Microscopic to several millimeters clumped together
Natural Habitat
Typically found on clothing, upholstery, carpets, or dryer filters.
Diet & Feeding
Does not eat; composed of fibers from cotton, wool, or synthetic materials.
Behavior Patterns
Accumulates through friction and static electricity; moves passively with air currents or physical contact.
Risks & Benefits
Generally harmless, though large accumulations in dryer vents pose a fire hazard.
Identified on: 3/7/2026