Cat Dander
Cat dander tends to be more elongated than human skin
flakes but not so much as dog dander.
The particles are more like angular ellipsoids, elongated parallelograms, or
elongated pentagrams.
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Definition/Function:
Significance in the Environment:
Cat dander is common in homes with a pet cat but is also common in office and school
environments from the clothing of cat owners.
Characteristic Features:
Cat dander tends to be more elongated than human skin flakes but not so much as dog
dander.
The particles are more like angular ellipsoids, elongated parallelograms, or elongated
pentagrams.
Associated Particles:
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