noun
- plural of acarine; members of the class Arachnida that includes mites and ticks, characterized by eight legs and small body size
Usage: technical/scientific; zoology
Examples
- Acarines are found in nearly every terrestrial and aquatic habitat on Earth.
- The biologist studied various acarines under the microscope to identify new species.
- Dust mites are among the most common acarines found in household environments.
- Some acarines are parasitic and feed on the blood of mammals and birds.
- The diversity of acarines makes them important indicators of soil health.