Acaridean

/ˌækəˈrɪdiən/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or characteristic of the Acaridea group or classification of mites.

Etymology

From 'Acaridea' (a taxonomic group) plus '-an', forming an adjective meaning 'of or pertaining to'.

Kelly Says

An acaridean specimen under a microscope reveals intricate leg structures that scientists use like fingerprints to identify and classify species—each type of mite has evolved completely unique anatomy.

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