ACARINE ZOOLOGY


Meaning of ACARINE ZOOLOGY in English

acarine Zoology [ 'akərʌɪn ]

■ noun a small arachnid of the order Acari, which comprises the mites and ticks.

■ adjective relating to or caused by mites and ticks.

Origin

from mod. L. Acari , from acarus , from Gk akari 'mite, tick'.

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