Monitor lizards can suffer from parasitic infections. Some signs of this type of infection are lack of appetite and sluggish behavior. They may also get external parasites like mites. Fortunately, a ...

Face mites, also known as Demodex folliculorum (D. folliculorum) are microscopic tick-like organisms. These demodex mites aren't visible on the face. They live in the hair follicles in your skin, ...

Dust mites, the microscopic creatures that survive off of dead skin cells, are one of the most common indoor allergens. These tiny pests thrive in warm settings like your mattress, bedding, carpets, ...

Mites who hitchhike on the beaks of hummingbirds use a surprising method to help them on their journey: electricity. These hummingbird flower mites feed on nectar and live within specific flowers ...

Mites are capable of producing offspring without the aid of a partner. The children are exact replicas of their singular parent, creating a line of pure females. This isn’t a scene from a science ...

Yet, the oribatid mite Platynothrus peltifer challenges this paradigm: It has existed for over 20 million years—entirely without sex. The asexual oribatid mites produce their female offspring ...

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Tiny mites seem capable of relying on the power of static cling to hop into hummingbird nostrils and move between flowers. By Douglas Main Flower mites spend their lives slurping nectar and ...

Among these are Demodex mites, which quietly live, crawl, and reproduce in the pores of your face. While they might look peculiar under a microscope, these mites are a natural part of your skin’s ...

But experts actually say that doing this may create the perfect environment for dust mites. Not familiar with these tiny creatures? They can live in your home and, according to research published ...

Perhaps you’ve noticed a small lizard darting across the garden or slipping into a cozy corner indoors. While their presence may provoke fear or curiosity, lizards hold a fascinating place in ...

Are you a lizard-lover? Then you will also love this extensive list of different types of lizards from all the corners of our planet. Earth is home to organisms of diverse forms, sizes, and shapes.