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@amypteride.bsky.socialOct 7, 2026, 4:05 PM

What time is it? It’s #Cheliceratime & #Arachtober !
And this time we're looking at a companion of dogs, Demodex canis!

All the basic infos are here but if you want to learn more, there’s more in the thread below!⬇️🧵

#mite #arachnid #demodex #arthropod #sciart #bugsky #invert

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Just like humans have their own follicle mites, this species completes its entire lifecycle thanks to dogs’ skin. On a dog with a weaken immune system, this mite can cause demodicosis.

Size: roughly 200µm of body length
Time period: Holocene (present day)
Conservation status: Least concern/Near threatened

The animal drawn looks like a worm with 8 stuby legs at the front
@optometryadvisor.bsky.socialOct 1, 2026, 6:23 PM

Ocular bacteria and fungi often present with #Demodex infestation, according to research presented at the American Academy of Optometry 2026 annual meeting. @aaopt.bsky.social

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Voa2jZ

#DemodicBlepharitis #OcularSurface #Optometry

@healthday.bsky.socialSep 15, 2026, 11:13 AM

A new study finds women who regularly get eyelash extensions are at risk for skin mites, eye irritation and problems with the glands that help keep their eyes hydrated.
youtu.be/K9SYvvj8dDo

#EyelashExtensions #EyelashMites #Demodex #DemodexMites #EyeHealth #EyelashHealth

@aussmc.bsky.socialSep 11, 2026, 6:15 AM

🕷️A small study has found that women who regularly get eyelash extensions often also have tiny mites, called Demodex folliculorum, living on their lashes

buff.ly/OleNRBb

#science #sciencenews #research #stem #facts #knowledge #sciencefacts #demodex #eyespiders #EyeMites