acari
- plural of acarus.
Example Sentences
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The acari can be readily demonstrated microscopically in scrapings of the skin, treated with liquor potassæ.
From The Elements of Bacteriological Technique A Laboratory Guide for Medical, Dental, and Technical Students. Second Edition Rewritten and Enlarged. by Eyre, J. W. H. (John William Henry)
Having the skin of both hands filled with acari, I had not the patience to wait the end of an operation, which had already lasted till late at night.
From Personal Narrative of Travels to the Equinoctial Regions of America, During the Year 1799-1804 — Volume 2 by Humboldt, Alexander von
Although a knowledge of such diseases is easy where it concerns parasites such as acari and worms, it becomes very difficult when it is a question of diseases that are caused by the Bacteriaceæ.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 447, July 26, 1884 by Various
The proximity of hen manure swarming with the acari explains the trouble, and the removal of this and a white-washing with quicklime, with or without chlorid of lime, will prevent future attacks.
From Special Report on Diseases of the Horse by Michener, Charles B.
Suppose it be desired to photograph four different species of acari on one plate, the image of each when magnified to the desired extent only covering about one-fourth the exposed area of the plate.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 483, April 4, 1885 by Various
