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acari

/əˈkɑːraɪ/ /ˈækəri/

Meanings
noun
(acarology) Any member of the subclass Acari (aka Acarina): thus, a mite or a tick; specifically, any mite of the genus Acarus.

Examples :

"The scientist studied the acari, focusing on the different types of mites that might be found in the schoolyard soil. "
organism animal insect biology nature

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Illustration acarology

acarology noun

/ækəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/

The study of ticks and mites.

"My biology professor specializes in acarology, focusing on the different types of mites that affect honeybees. "

Illustration types

types noun

/taɪps/

A grouping based on shared characteristics; a class.

"This type of plane can handle rough weather more easily than that type of plane."

Illustration genus

genus noun

/ˈdʒiːnəs/

A rank in the classification of organisms, below family and above species; a taxon at that rank.

"All magnolias belong to the genus Magnolia."

Illustration schoolyard

schoolyard noun

/ˈskuːljɑːrd/ /ˈskuːljɑrd/

The grounds around a school.

"The children played tag on the schoolyard during recess. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

Illustration studied

studied adjective

/ˈstʌdid/

Practiced; self-conscious; careful.

"She gave a studied reply."

Illustration focusing

focusing verb

/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/ /ˈfoʊkəsɪn/

(followed by on or upon) To concentrate one's attention.

"I have to focus on my work."

Illustration subclass

subclass noun

/ˈsʌbklæs/ /ˈsʌˌbklæs/

An object class derived from another class (its superclass) from which it inherits a base set of properties and methods.

""A Siamese cat is a subclass of cat; it inherits the basic characteristics of all cats but also has its own unique features, like its colorpoint coat." "

Illustration specifically

specifically adverb

/spəˈsɪf.ɪk.li/

In a specific manner, applying to or naming a particular thing or things, expressly, explicitly

"My teacher explained the new math formula specifically for students in the advanced class. "

Illustration mites

mites noun

/maɪts/

Any of many minute arachnids which, along with the ticks, comprise subclass Acarina (aka Acari).

"The farmer sprayed the apple trees to kill the mites that were damaging the fruit. "

Illustration member

member noun

/ˈmɛmbə/ /ˈmɛmbɚ/

One who officially belongs to a group.

"Maria is a member of the school's chess club. "

Illustration scientist

scientist noun

/ˈsaɪ.ən.tɪst/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"The scientist studied the effects of different types of soil on plant growth. "