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B2 Upper Intermediate English 5:21 645 words Educational

You might be surprised by what you'd find in your pores - M. Alejandra Perotti

TED-Ed · 373,690 views · Added 2 months ago

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This video explores the tiny Demodex mites that live inside human skin pores, covering their biology, evolutionary history, and relationship with their human hosts. Learners will encounter advanced scientific vocabulary related to dermatology, parasitology, and evolution, including terms like hair follicles, sebaceous glands, melatonin, and genetic diversity. The video offers fascinating language practice for discussing symbiotic relationships, human biology, and scientific discovery, while addressing common questions about skin health.

Learning Stats

B2

CEFR Level

645

Total Words

344

Unique Words

6/10

Difficulty

Vocabulary Diversity 53%

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00:06

In 1841, German anatomist Jacob Henle was examining earwax under a microscope when, much to his surprise, tiny, worm-like creatures came into view.

00:19

Soon after, scientists realized that these animals were, in fact, tiny arachnids.

00:26

And now we know they belong to a group of mites, which scientists named Demodex, that contains more than 100 different species that live in and around mammals’ hair follicles.

00:39

Two of these species— Demodex folliculorum and brevis— specifically inhabit human follicles.

00:47

And not just some people’s. Nearly everyone is thought to host mites from at least one of these two Demodex species.

00:56

One person’s face might harbor hundreds or even thousands of individual mites.

01:02

So, yes: on any given day, microscopic arachnids are probably eating, mating, and laying eggs inside your pores.

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Key Vocabulary (15)

fact A1 noun

A fact is a piece of information that is known to be true or has been proven to exist. It is used to describe reality rather than an opinion, a feeling, or a guess.

face A2 noun

The front part of the head from the forehead to the chin, including the eyes, nose, and mouth. It is the primary part of the body used for expressing emotions and identifying individuals.

different A1 adjective

unlike

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