Definition
acarology
noun
- the branch of zoology that studies mites and ticks
Usage: scientific/technical term; also called acaridology
Examples
- Acarology is an important field for understanding disease transmission by ticks.
- Researchers in acarology have identified thousands of mite species worldwide.
- The professor specializes in acarology and has published extensively on dust mites.
- Acarology helps us understand how to control parasitic mites in agriculture.
- Students interested in acarology often pursue careers in entomology or parasitology.