Invertebrate Zoology Terminology

adjective relating to or characteristic of mites of the superfamily Acariformes

• The acariform mites are a suborder of mites that have a distinct body shape.
• I learned about acariform mites in my biology class, they're really interesting creatures.
• Those acariform critters are tiny but mighty!
• The acariform nature of the situation was evident in how quickly things spread out of control.

noun a taxonomic phylum of marine animals that includes the invertebrate subphyla Tunicata and Cephalochordata

• Achordata is a subphylum of animals that includes organisms like tunicates and lancelets.
• I learned about achordata in my biology class, they are really interesting creatures.
• Those achordata critters are pretty cool, huh?
• The achordata group is like the hidden gems of the animal kingdom, often overlooked but truly fascinating.