2006-06-18 09:13:02 · 21 answers · asked by molly 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
No not clouds, they're like tiny and look like fluff
2006-06-18 09:18:26 · update #1
Yes monkeyface thats EXACTLY what I'm talking about!!
So who knows what they are?
2006-06-18 09:25:17 · update #2
Its not dust, have you ever seen giant bits of dust floating around? I don't think so.
Sensible answers only please
2006-06-18 09:32:47 · update #3
hi molly. well i am not sure if my answer is relevant, but i read somewhere once that in the house, the tiny little particles that float around are made up of dead skin. i know it sounds gross, but i looked it up on wikipedia (ref. below), and apparently its true. just thought i'd share.
2006-06-20 00:07:37 · answer #1 · answered by ~*~ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean but don't know what they are called.
They are white & look like a central dot with hundereds of little hair growing out of it. About quarter to half an inch around. They seem to float aimlessly.
2006-06-18 09:21:07 · answer #2 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure where you live but...I live in Enumclaw, WA ( where the famous NASCAR driver Kasey Kahne came from) in a rural area and we get "fluffs" as well and they are from the cottonwood tree. Range in size from 1 c.m. across to about 1 inch across.
Hope this helps.
2006-06-18 10:50:21 · answer #3 · answered by mom of 3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The fruits of the dandelion family (Taraxacum) which form a 'clock' i.e. a tiny parachute which enables the plant to be dispersed.
2006-06-19 05:05:52 · answer #4 · answered by jeanne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They're off weeds, dead dandelions. You know the ones- when we were little we used to pick them and blow on them! They fly around and when they land they grow more dandelions.
2006-06-18 09:34:33 · answer #5 · answered by Emma Monkey 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suppose its just dust particles.my mates and i used to call them the f.b.i. it would be a great way to spy on someone though eh?lol
2006-06-18 09:28:33 · answer #6 · answered by Mistress j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'll bet they're wooly aphids - family eriosomatidae.
2016-05-20 00:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dust
2006-06-18 09:24:35 · answer #8 · answered by lonely as a cloud 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep - dandelion seeds - wait - no - float aimlessly?
They're politicians! :-)
2006-06-18 09:24:56 · answer #9 · answered by tomkat1528 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dust if very small, or clouds
2006-06-18 09:18:20 · answer #10 · answered by original_darkling 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋