order Acarina
Definition
Noun: - A taxonomic order comprising mites and ticks: "Order Acarina" is the scientific classification for a large group of small arachnids that includes mites and ticks. These are characterized by having a fused cephalothorax and abdomen.
Usage Notes
- "Order Acarina" is a formal, scientific term used primarily in zoology, biology, and parasitology. It is not typically used in everyday conversation.
- It functions as a singular, collective noun referring to the entire taxonomic group.
Examples
- Noun:
Advanced Usage
- "Members of the order Acarina": A common phrasing to refer to individual mites and ticks within this classification.
Variants and Related Words
- Acari (n): Another term for the subclass or order containing mites and ticks; often used interchangeably in scientific literature.
- Acarid (n): A member of the Acarina; a mite or tick.
- Acarology (n): The scientific study of mites and ticks.
Synonyms
- Mites and ticks: The common, non-scientific terms for the creatures in this order.
Related Phrases
- Parasitic Acarina: Refers specifically to mites and ticks that live as parasites.
Noun
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mites and ticks
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