also: ひょうひダニ
Refers to mites of the genus Dermatophagoides, commonly found in household dust and a major allergen source.
See also: チリダニ
House dust mites can cause allergies.
Katakana spelling is the most common written form for this word.
Kanji-kana mixed form; usually written in kana.
Full kanji form using the rare character 蜱; very uncommon and not recommended for learners.
表皮 (epidermis) + ダニ (mite). The name reflects their habitat in shed human skin cells within house dust.