Trypophobia: Why a fear of holes is real – and may be on the rise

Some people have a visceral fear-like reaction to the holes in sponges, Swiss cheese or seed pods. Known as trypophobia, this response is increasingly common but isn’t what it seems

The Science of Trypophobia: a Fear of Clustered Objects

Understanding Trypophobia: The Fear That Can Be Debilitating

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David Adam New Scientist

Why do people have trypophobia (fear of holes)? - Quora

Issue 3265, Magazine cover date: 18 January 2020

What Causes Trypophobia Or The Fear Of Holes?

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