acaridean
adj. C2 Proficiency acaridean
adj. relating to mites or ticks, which are small creatures that are part of the spider family.
adj. relating to or belonging to the class Acari, which includes mites and ticks.
The scientist studied the acaridean population in the soil.
Farmers must be vigilant against acaridean pests that can damage crops by feeding on the leaves.
The fossil record provides evidence of acaridean species that existed millions of years ago, suggesting these tiny arachnids have been significant to terrestrial ecosystems for a very long time.