What is another word for Acari?

Pronunciation: [ɐkˈaɹi] (IPA)

Acari is a term used to describe the arthropod pests that belong to the subclass Acarina. These pests include ticks, mites, and other related species that can cause severe health problems in both humans and animals. Some of the synonyms for the term Acari include arachnids, spider-like creatures, and red bugs. They are considered parasitic organisms that feed on the blood and bodily fluids of their hosts, making them highly dangerous pests to have around. It is essential to take preventative measures to avoid contact with Acari, as they can cause diseases such as Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other severe health issues.

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    • Proper noun, singular
      Mites.

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Usage examples for Acari

The natives use it in treating the itch, washing the affected parts with the maceration and at the same time briskly rubbing them with the bark; in this way they remove the crusts that shield the Acari.
"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines"
T. H. Pardo de Tavera
Acari multiply rapidly and live their entire life on the body of the host.
"Common Diseases of Farm Animals"
R. A. Craig, D. V. M.
Like the chelifer, it shuns the light, hiding in chinks till sunset, but is actively engaged throughout the night feasting on the Acari and soft-bodied insects which assail books and papers.
"Sketches of the Natural History of Ceylon"
J. Emerson Tennent

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