Soil Ecology Vocabulary

noun a type of unsegmented worm with a long, cylindrical body

• The nematode is a type of roundworm that can be found in soil, water, plants, and animals.
• I heard that nematodes can be a problem for gardeners trying to grow vegetables.
• Those nematodes are a real pain in the butt for farmers.
• The nematode of doubt wriggled in the back of his mind, causing him to second-guess his decisions.

noun Acaridan refers to any member of the order Acarina, which includes mites and ticks.

• The acaridan mites were found in the soil samples collected from the agricultural field.
• I heard that acaridan mites can cause skin irritation if you come in contact with them.
• Watch out for those tiny acaridan creatures, they can really itch!
• The acaridan infestation in the house was like a tiny army invading every corner.