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Things in Dust | May come from ...? |
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Tiny pieces of dead insects are in dust! | |
B |
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Pollen grains are made by flowering or cone-bearing plants. Pollen sometimes gets inside too. | |
C |
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Spores are made by molds in damp places like bathtubs! | |
D |
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Dust mites like to live in our pillows and mattresses! | |
E |
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This is a flake of dead skin. Your skin, and the skin of your pets "flake" off and become part of dust! |
Links Disclaimer and Caution |
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