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mite

[mahyt] / maɪt /


NOUN
small insect
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"You know, I can sample for a mite count, but I can't sample for mitochondrial DNA," Funkhouser said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Among the most damaging threats is the Varroa mite.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

The way it steers the immune system towards fighting an infection also seemed to reduce the response to house dust mite allergens – which are a trigger of allergic asthma.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

Each mite larva measures about 500 micrometers, or half a millimeter.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

The third reason has to do with population pressure within the spider mite colonies.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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