acaroid

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English

Etymology

From New Latin acarus (member of the former inclusive genus of mites) +‎ -oid (likeness).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈæk.əˌɹɔɪd/
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Adjective

acaroid

  1. (biology, zoology) Shaped like or resembling a mite.

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