Under the skin
The hidden panic over collembola.
The collembola, known to most as springtails, are a group of invertebrates very closely related to the insects. They are tiny, inconspicuous, and innumerable. Every patch of soil you step on is almost bound to contain thousands of these tiny creatures. They feed mostly on detritus, bacteria, fungi, and algae and congregate in moist areas with lots of organic matter.
The collembola are harmless, let’s just get that out of the way. There is literally nothing they can do to hurt you, which is the consensus of those who study these critters and insects in general. They are ubiquitous, even being found in close association with people, and yet the medical establishment does not recognize them as being a threat to human health.
Despite the backing of scientists, the harmlessness of collembola is disputed by a sizable community of people who are often regarded as suffering from a mental illness called delusional parasitosis, or for those skeptical of the official scientific narrative, Morgellons Disease.
Delusional parasitosis is a serious delusional disorder in which the user is absolutely convinced that they are infested with parasites. They often feel itching and pinprick sensations, which they attribute to parasites, and often take very drastic measures to rid their bodies of the perceived parasites. These…
