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Trombidiidae

Trombidiidae

9.9
A group of large bright red mites that live in soil and dead leaves
  • noun
  • /trɒmˈbɪdiˌaɪdi/
  • Specialized
: Trombidiidae
  • The Trombidiidae are often seen crawling on the ground after rains in tropical regions.

Examples

  • The distinctive bright red color makes Trombidiidae easily recognizable among other soil-dwelling creatures.

  • Scientists study Trombidiidae to better understand their role in controlling pest insect populations.

  • Look at that Trombidiidae crawling on the leaf!

  • Did you know that Trombidiidae can be bright red?

  • The Trombidiidae are often seen crawling on the ground after rains in tropical regions.

  • Scientists study Trombidiidae to better understand their role in controlling pest insect populations.

  • The distinctive bright red color makes Trombidiidae easily recognizable among other soil-dwelling creatures.

Synonyms

trombidiid
vsTrombidiidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A tiny creature like a spider that eats other small animals such as insects

focuses on bright red appearance and soil and leaf habitat, not feeding behaviour

Surface Forms

Trombidiidae singular
Trombidiidaes plural

Morphology

Trombidiidae = Trombidium (opaque) = trombidi + idae

The word is a scientific family name formed from a taxonomic genus stem plus the technical suffix '-idae', which is not transparent to average learners.

Etymology

Trombidiidae comes from an old Greek word trombidion, which likely meant 'little lump' or 'clot' and pointed to the mites' round, plump shape. That's why the family name fits these bright red, velvet mites you often see on the soil after rain.