Journey to the Microcosmos: The Arachnid Whose Poop Is Making You Sneeze
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Dust mites are small in the grand scheme of things but large in the microcosmos. In the 1960s, scientists in the Netherlands and Japan realized that the dust mite might be the culprit of runny noses and bleary eyes. Part of the "Journey to the Microcosmos" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 10 minutes, 51 seconds
- Topic: Health and Safety, Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Diseases and Conditions, Microbiology
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Release Year: 2021
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Journey to the Microcosmos
- Writer: Lori Wilson
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