acaridean

/ˌækəriˈdiːən/

Definitions

1. noun

relating to or denoting a suborder of mites, especially the Acaridea, a group of arachnids.

“The biologist studied the acaridean mites in the lab.”

2. adjective

relating to or resembling mites.

“The acaridean features of the insect were fascinating.”

Synonyms

  • arachnid
  • mite-like

Antonyms

  • large
  • non-arachnid