Acaridae

Pronunciation
/ah-KAR-ih-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Acarid
Plural
Acarids

Definition

A family of mites belonging to the order Sarcoptiformes, characterized by their short generation time and ability to exploit ephemeral food resources.

Etymology

From Greek 'akari', meaning 'mite'.

Example

Acarids are commonly found in diverse habitats such as decaying organic matter and nests of other animals.

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