acarida
|a-car-i-da|
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/əˈkærɪdə/
tiny arachnids
Etymology
Etymology Information
'acarida' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'akari,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'kari' meant 'head,' referring to the small size and headless appearance of mites.
Historical Evolution
'akari' transformed into the Latin word 'acarus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'acarida' through scientific classification.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'headless,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mites.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
acarida is a taxonomic order within the class Arachnida, commonly known as mites.
The acarida are tiny arachnids that can be found in a variety of environments.
Synonyms
Last updated: 2025/04/11 12:51