Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun One who is versed in the study of the Acarina, or mites and ticks.
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- noun A specialist in
acarology .
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Examples
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I'd have no problem reading about some hunky herpetologist, melittologist, or even an acarologist.
World Frog Day! Victoria Janssen 2009
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Renowned mites and ticks expert (acarologist) James Amrine of the West Virginia University said: "This mite has an eye-like ocelli and represents a new genus."
Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7 2009
reesetee commented on the word acarologist
Someone who studies mites and ticks.
July 31, 2008