Acarida

Pronunciation: /əˈkærɪdə/

Definitions of acarida

noun a type of mite belonging to the family Acaridae

Example Sentences

A1 An acarida is a type of microscopic mite.

A2 I learned about acarida in my biology class.

B1 The acarida population has been increasing due to changes in climate.

B2 Researchers are studying the behavior of acarida in different environments.

C1 The impact of acarida infestations on crops is a topic of ongoing research.

C2 The genetic makeup of acarida species is highly diverse and complex.

Examples of acarida in a Sentence

formal The acarida is a type of mite that can be found in stored food products.

informal I found some acarida in the pantry, we need to get rid of them.

slang Those little acarida are so annoying, they keep getting into everything.

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

Grammatical Forms of acarida

• plural: acaridas
• comparative: more acarida
• superlative: most acarida
• present tense: acarida
• future tense: will acarida
• perfect tense: has acarida
• continuous tense: is acarida
• singular: acarida
• positive degree: acarida
• infinitive: to acarida
• gerund: acariding
• participle: acaridaed

Origin and Evolution of acarida

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'acarida' originates from the Greek word 'akari' meaning mite.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to mites, the term 'acarida' has evolved to encompass a broader range of arachnids and other small invertebrates.