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mite

[mahyt] / maɪt /


NOUN
small insect
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Instead, the goal is to identify the specific traits that allow these bees to keep mite levels lower and explore how those traits could support breeding efforts or reduce reliance on chemicals.

From Science Daily • Apr. 20, 2026

Each mite larva measures about 500 micrometers, or half a millimeter.

From Science Daily • Jan. 28, 2026

Thousands of people with a severe dust mite allergy could benefit from a "life changing" new daily treatment.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

The institute has published its recommendations for the tablet, made by ALK-Abello, which is an option to treat moderate-to-severe house dust mite allergic rhinitis.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2025

“Youse uh mite too previous for dat,” Coker told him.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston




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