acarus
ˈækərəs
acariacarina
Definition

Definition of acarus - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
zoologyTECH.any small arachnid of the subclass AcariTECH.
  • Acarus are studied in zoology for their diversity.
mite tick
2.
creatureTECH.tiny mite often found as a pest in stored grainTECH.
  • Acarus siro is a common pest in stored grain.
arachnid mite tick
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  • acarus: any small arachnid of the subclass Acari
    any small arachnid of the subclass Acari

Origin of acarus

Greek, akari (mite)

Examples of acarus in a sentence

  • Acarus infestations can affect crops significantly.
  • The acarus infestation ruined the flour supply.
  • Farmers are concerned about acarus affecting their crops.

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  1. French:acarien, acarus, ...
  2. German:Milbe, Akarus, ...
  3. Italian:acaro, ...
  4. Spanish:ácaro, ...
  5. Portuguese:ácaro, Acarus, ...
  6. Chinese:螨虫, 粉螨, ...
  7. Japanese:ダニ, コナヒョウヒダニ, ...
  8. Arabic:عُثّ, أكاروس, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַקָּרִית, אַקָּרִית, ...
  10. Russian:клещ, зерновой клещ, ...
  11. Ukrainian:кліщ, акарус, ...
  12. Hindi:अकारस, एकारस, ...
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