The microscopic arachnids living inside your pores
In short: Nearly everyone hosts tiny, microscopic creatures on their face. This video investigates the Demodex mites that inhabit human follicles and explores their role within the human microbiome.
Two species of Demodex mites specifically live within human follicles. These microscopic arachnists are active daily, eating, mating, and laying eggs inside pores. An individual's face may harbor anywhere from hundreds to even thousands of these mites.
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- Summary by Intellect · source: You might be surprised by what you'd find in your pores - M. Alejandra Perotti
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