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acarus

 

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Noun acarus has 1 sense
  1. acarus - a mite of the genus Acarus
    --1 is a kind of
    mite
    --1 is a member of Acarina, order Acarina

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Acarus

Definition: Acarus is a genus of microscopic mites that belong to the family Acaridae. They are commonly found in household dust and can cause allergies in humans.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The acarus was discovered under the microscope during the scientific experiment.

2. Many people suffer from dust mite allergies, which are caused by acari.

Adjective:

1. The acarus species found in my house seems to be particularly persistent.

2. She had an allergic reaction to an acarus-infested pillow.

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