also: ひょうひダニ
noun
Refers to mites of the genus Dermatophagoides, commonly found in household dust and a major allergen source.
See also: チリダニ
ヒョウヒダニはアレルギーの原因になることがあります。
House dust mites can cause allergies.
チリダニ is a broader term for dust mites, while ヒョウヒダニ specifically refers to the genus Dermatophagoides.
表皮 (epidermis) + ダニ (mite). The name reflects their habitat in shed human skin cells within house dust.