acarus

[ ak-er-uh s ]

/ ˈæk ər əs /

a mite, especially of the genus Acarus.

Origin of acarus

1650–60; < New Latin < Greek ákari mite

The Acarus autumnalis, or mower's mite, has been found in the skin of this part, and it is capable of causing great distress.

A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II |Various
Acarus sub ipsa pustula minim qurendus est, sed longius recessit, sequendo rugam cuticul observatur.

An Introduction to Entomology: Vol. I (of 4) |William Kirby
A parasite known as the Acarus folliculorum infests the sebaceous glands.

Cooley's Practical Receipts, Volume II |Arnold Cooley
Acarus farinæ DeGeer, as its name indicates, is found in flour.

Our Common Insects |Alpheus Spring Packard

This acarus remains but a short time on the person, and generally makes its appearance during the night.

Animal Parasites and Messmates |P. J. Van Beneden

acarus

/ (ˈækərəs) /

any of the free-living mites of the widely distributed genus Acarus, several of which, esp A. siro, are serious pests of stored flour, grain, etc

C17: New Latin, from Greek akari a small thing, a mite

Acarus

[ ăk′ə-rəs ]

A genus of mites.