acarina
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Definition
- Noun:
- A taxonomic order of arachnids: "Acarina" is the scientific name for the order comprising mites and ticks. These are small, often microscopic, arachnids, many of which are parasites.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- In scientific literature, the term is used formally to discuss the taxonomy, morphology, or ecology of this group.
Variants and Related Words
- Acarine (adj): Of or relating to mites and ticks.
Synonyms
- Mites and ticks: This is the common, non-scientific description of the group.
Different Meanings
- The word "Acarina" has a single, specific meaning in zoological and scientific contexts, referring exclusively to this taxonomic order. It does not have general or figurative meanings.