# acarian

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/acarian
Updated: 2026-06-22

## Definition

a person who studies or is an expert in mites and ticks. These are tiny creatures that belong to the same group as spiders and scorpions.

For teachers: a specialist in the study of Acari, a subclass of arachnids that includes mites and ticks. Often used in academic or scientific contexts to describe a researcher or biologist.

## Examples

- The acarian published a new study on tick-borne diseases.
- After years of fieldwork, the acarian cataloged several previously unknown species of mites found in the local forest.
- The conference brought together leading acarians to discuss the ecological impact of invasive mite populations on local agricultural yields and biodiversity.

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