Acari

Definition of Acari as it relates to Animals, Arachnids, Opiliones

Acari, also known as mites and ticks, are small arachnids belonging to the class Arachnida. They are characterized by their tiny size, typically measuring less than 1 mm in length, and their lack of differentiation between the cephalothorax and abdomen. Acari are found worldwide and can be found in a variety of habitats, including soil, freshwater, and marine environments, as well as on the bodies of plants and animals. They play important roles in various ecosystems, such as decomposing organic matter and serving as parasites on other organisms. Some species of Acari are of medical importance to humans, causing diseases like scabies and Lyme disease.

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