acarine
[ ak-uh-rahyn, -reen, -rin ]
noun
any of numerous arachnids of the order Acarina, comprising the mites and ticks.
adjective
belonging or pertaining to the order Acarina.
Origin of acarine
1- Also a·car·i·an [uh-kair-ee-uhn]. /əˈkɛər i ən/.
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