acarus
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n. a very small, eight-legged animal that is related to spiders and mites. You usually find them in soil or on plants.
n. a small, eight-legged arachnid belonging to the subclass Acari, which includes mites and ticks. Often used in scientific contexts to refer to the group as a whole.
The acarus lives in the soil and feeds on plant matter.
Researchers studied the acarus to understand how it survives in extreme desert conditions without water.
While the acarus is often considered a pest in agricultural settings, it plays a vital role in the decomposition of organic material within the ecosystem.