Acari

Pronunciation: /əˈkɑri/

Definitions of acari

noun a taxonomic group that includes the mites and ticks

Example Sentences

A1 Acari are tiny arachnids that are often found in dust.

A2 Some people are allergic to acari, which can cause respiratory problems.

B1 Regular cleaning can help reduce the presence of acari in your home.

B2 Researchers are studying the impact of acari on human health and the environment.

C1 The biodiversity of acari species in tropical regions is still not fully understood.

C2 Advanced genetic analysis techniques have allowed scientists to classify acari more accurately.

Examples of acari in a Sentence

formal Acari are tiny arachnids that are often found in dust and on plants.

informal I heard that acari can cause allergies in some people.

slang I hate those creepy crawly acari things!

figurative The acari of doubt began to infest his mind, causing him to question everything.

Grammatical Forms of acari

• past tense: acaried
• plural: acari
• comparative: more acari
• superlative: most acari
• present tense: acaris
• future tense: will acari
• perfect tense: have acaried
• continuous tense: is acariing
• singular: acarus
• positive degree: acari
• infinitive: to acari
• gerund: acaring
• participle: acaried

Origin and Evolution of acari

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'acari' originated from Latin.

Evolution of the word: The term 'acari' originally referred to a group of arachnids that includes mites and ticks. Over time, the word has been used in various scientific contexts to denote specific species within this group and their characteristics.