1. A member of the family Acaridae, a group of small mites that includes dust mites and storage mites.
Usage: zoology; technical

1. Of, relating to, or belonging to the family Acaridae.
Usage: zoology; technical

Examples

• Dust mites are common acarids found in household bedding.
• The acarid family includes species that feed on stored grains and dried foods.
• Allergies to acarid mites affect millions of people worldwide.
• Researchers studied the acarid population in the museum's collection.
• Some acarid species are beneficial for decomposing organic matter in soil.