Definition of acarus

competent Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable Petersons.com

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< acarpous

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ac·a·rus    (kr-s) KEY  

NOUN:
pl. ac·a·ri   (-r) KEY  

A mite, especially one of the genus Acarus.

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ETYMOLOGY:
New Latin Acarus ; see acarid

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