Acarina (Noun)
Meaning
Mites and ticks.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The order Acarina comprises a diverse group of arachnids known as mites and ticks.
- Acarina is often considered a subclass of arachnids, with thousands of species identified worldwide.
- The term Acarina is sometimes used interchangeably with Acari, although some sources make minor distinctions between the two.
- Mites and ticks in the order Acarina have four pairs of legs and lack antennae, distinguishing them from insects.
- A notable characteristic of Acarina is their complex life cycle, which involves a series of distinct developmental stages.