acarus

[ ak-er-uhs ]

noun

, plural ac·a·ri [ak, -, uh, -rahy].

1. a mite, especially of the genus Acarus.

acarus

/ ˈækərəs /

noun

1. any of the free-living mites of the widely distributed genus Acarus, several of which, esp A. siro, are serious pests of stored flour, grain, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of acarus¹

1650–60; < New Latin < Greek ákari mite

Word History and Origins

Origin of acarus¹

C17: New Latin, from Greek akari a small thing, a mite

Example Sentences

The itch-mite (Acarus scabiei) and the louse (Pediculus capitis, corporis, vel pubis) are the more common members of the group.

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The presence of lice and of the Acarus Scabiei can bring about acute and severe skin eruptions.

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To the invasion of the cutaneous structures by an animal parasite, the sarcoptes scabiei (acarus scabiei).

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Another species of Acarus, A. sacchari, is found abundantly in ordinary moist sugar.

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It is possible that the pustular disease which prevails at Sierra Leone is originated by some peculiar acarus.

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