Background for acarology
BeDict Logo

acarology

/ækəˈɹɒləd͡ʒi/

Meanings
noun
The study of ticks and mites.

Examples :

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

Related Words

Illustration honeybees

honeybees noun

/ˈhʌnibeɪz/

Any of seven species of bee, in genus Apis, often kept commercially for honey, beeswax, and pollination of crops.

"Many farmers rely on honeybees to pollinate their almond trees. "

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 affect

affect verb

/əˈfɛkt/ /ˈæ.fɛkt/

To influence or alter.

"The experience affected me deeply."

Illustration that

that noun

/ˈðæt/ /ˈd̪æt/ /ˈðɛt/

Something being indicated that is there; one of those.

"My sister brought several books to the library, and that one is about dinosaurs. "

Illustration different

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

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

Illustration professor

professor noun

/pɹəˈfɛsə/ /pɹəˈfɛsɚ/

The most senior rank for an academic at a university or similar institution, informally also known as "full professor." Abbreviated Prof.

"Professor Smith, the head of the history department, gave a fascinating lecture on the Roman Empire. "

Illustration focusing

focusing verb

/ˈfoʊkəsɪŋ/ /ˈfoʊkəsɪn/

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

"I have to focus on my work."

Illustration ticks

ticks noun

/tɪks/

A tiny woodland arachnid of the suborder Ixodida.

"After hiking in the forest, we checked ourselves for ticks to make sure none had attached to our skin. "

Illustration biology

biology noun

/baɪˈɒlədʒɪ/ /baɪˈɑlədʒi/

The study of all life or living matter.

"My son is taking biology classes at school, learning about different types of plants and animals. "

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 study

study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

Illustration specializes

specializes verb

/ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪz/ /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzɪz/

To make distinct or separate, particularly:

"The chef specializes in preparing vegan dishes, making them distinct from the other menu items. "