Acaroidea
- Pronunciation
- /ah-KAR-oi-dee-ah/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Acaroidean
- Plural
- Acaroidea
Definition
A superfamily of mites in the subclass Acari. They encompass various families of mites with diverse habits and morphologies.
Full guide
Read the full Acaroidea guide for identification, examples, and taxonomy.
Etymology
From Greek 'akari', meaning 'mite', and 'oidea', a suffix used in taxonomy to denote a superfamily.
Example
Members of the Acaroidea superfamily are commonly found in various habitats, including soil, leaf litter, and animal nests.