Tiny Terrors: A Collection of Ticks and Mites

Dataset Contents

Ticks: These small arachnids are known for their role as vectors of various diseases. They attach themselves to hosts to feed on blood.

Mites: Mites are incredibly diverse and can be found in various habitats. Some are free-living, while others are parasitic.

Usage

This dataset is ideal for:

• Machine learning and computer vision projects
• Entomological and acarological studies
• Educational purposes
• Public health research

Data Structure

This dataset contains the following subsets:

• train: This directory contains training images organized into subfolders. Each subfolder represents a class, with the class name as the directory name.
• test: This directory contains testing images organized into subfolders. Each subfolder represents a class, with the class name as the directory name.

Source

The images in this dataset were sourced from insectimages.org, ensuring a rich and diverse collection.