sharing our knowledge.
Photographic gallery.  Thousands of particles under the microscope.
House Dust, Pet Bird Debris Under the Microscope

House Dust, Pet Bird Debris

This field of view is from a tapelift in a home with a pet bird. Among the many particles present in this image is a bird feather barbule (lower center) and a coma shaped bird dander particle (just left of center). other particles include human skin flakes paper fiber, clothing fiber, tire wear, natural minerals, hair spray sphere, and humus.

Transmitted Off Cross Polarized Light Illumination

Definition/Function:

Significance in the Environment:

Characteristic Features:

Associated Particles:

References: