# acarologist

CEFR C2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/acarologist
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

a scientist who studies mites and other tiny creatures from the class Acari. These are the small bugs you usually find on plants or in soil.

For teachers: a specialist in the study of mites and other acariform arachnids. Refers to a researcher who focuses on the taxonomy, biology, and ecology of these microscopic organisms.

## Examples

- The acarologist identified the tiny mites on the plant leaves.
- A professional acarologist was hired to investigate the sudden appearance of red mites in the greenhouse.
- While entomologists study insects, an acarologist focuses specifically on the Acari, a group of arachnids that includes both mites and ticks, often found in soil or on the surface of plants.

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