Journey to the Microcosmos: Water Mites--Sticky Dancers With Crystal Poop
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Water mites are more closely related to land-dwelling spiders, ticks, scorpions, and mites than they are to other aquatic macroinvertebrates. Like spiders, water mites have 4 pairs of legs. Their round body is mostly comprised of the abdomen, with a very small head. At a typical diameter of 2-3mm, water mites are very small. Let's learn more. Part of the "Journey to the Microcosmos" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 9 minutes, 57 seconds
- Topic: Science
- Subtopic: Biology, Microbiology, Physiology
- Grade/Interest Level: 9 - 12
- Release Year: 2022
- Producer/Distributor: Complexly
- Series: Journey to the Microcosmos
- Writer: Polly O'Shea
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