These Mites Are Probably On Your Face Right Now

The video explores demodex mites, tiny creatures living on human skin, particularly in hair follicles and sebaceous glands. It discusses their behavior, life cycle, and interaction with humans. The video also covers scientific studies debunking myths about demodex, such as the absence of an anus, and highlights their potential future as symbionts. Despite their unsettling presence, demodex mites are common and mostly harmless, with rare cases of causing skin issues. The video encourages viewers to understand and accept these mites as part of the human ecosystem.

What are the two species of demodex found in humans and their preferred habitats?

What recent findings have scientists discovered about the anatomy of demodex mites?

Explain the nocturnal behavior of demodex mites.