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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Follicle Mite - Magnification x 700 (if print A4 size: 29. 7 cm wide)
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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Follicle Mite - Magnification x 700 (if print A4 size: 29. 7 cm wide)
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Scanning Electron Micrograph (SEM): Follicle Mite
Magnification x 700 (if print A4 size: 29.7 cm wide)
Demodex folliculorum
David Spears (Last Refuge) / ardea.com
Last Refuge
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Zooming into the World of Tiny Hitchhikers - Meet the Follicle Mite!
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. In this snapshot, David Spears takes us on a microscopic safari through the hidden realm of these minuscule creatures. With their beady eyes and spindly legs, follicle mites may seem like tiny aliens from another planet. But fear not! These harmless critters are just hitchhiking along on your hair follicles. At a magnification of x700, this scanning electron micrograph (SEM) print reveals every intricate detail of these elusive parasites. From their delicate exoskeletons to their perfectly adapted mouthparts for feasting on dead skin cells, it's clear that nature has crafted them with precision. While some might cringe at the thought of sharing our bodies with such tiny companions, let's take a moment to appreciate their role in our ecosystem. These mites play an essential part in maintaining healthy skin by consuming excess oils and debris. So next time you feel an itch or scratch your head wondering about those mysterious sensations, remember that there's a whole world teeming with life right under our noses – or rather, within our hair follicles! Thanks to David Spears' remarkable photography skills and his trusty SEM microscope, we can now marvel at the beauty and complexity of even the tiniest inhabitants in our wildlife kingdom.
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