acarids
n. C1 Advanced acarids
n. a group of small, eight-legged animals that are closely related to spiders and ticks. They are often found in soil or on plants.
n. a group of arachnids, including mites and ticks, characterized by a body divided into two main parts and eight legs. Often used in biological classification to refer to the order Acari.
The garden is full of tiny acarids that live in the soil.
Farmers must monitor their crops for acarids, as these small pests can damage the leaves and reduce the yield of the harvest.
While many acarids are beneficial decomposers that help recycle organic matter, certain species are notorious for their ability to transmit diseases to livestock and humans.