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trombiculid

trombiculid

9.9
A tiny mite whose larvae bite and cause itchy skin on animals and people
  • noun
  • /trɒmˈbɪkjʊlɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : trombiculido
  • The trombiculid is notorious for its larval stage, which can cause skin irritation in mammals.

Examples

  • Many hikers are wary of trombiculids, especially during the summer months in grassy areas.

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of the trombiculid to better understand its role in disease transmission.

  • The trombiculid is often found in grassy areas.

  • Many trombiculids can be harmful to pets.

  • Many hikers are wary of trombiculids, especially during the summer months in grassy areas.

  • The trombiculid is notorious for its larval stage, which can cause skin irritation in mammals.

  • Researchers studied the feeding habits of the trombiculid to better understand its role in disease transmission.

Synonyms

mite
vstrombiculid
27 6.3

A very small animal like a tiny spider that lives on animals, plants, or in food

is a specific family of such arachnids with parasitic larvae and predatory nymphs and adults
Trombicula
vstrombiculid
  • Specialized
9.9

A small mite whose young, called chiggers, bite skin and cause itchy welts

is a larger family that includes that genus, with parasitic larvae and predatory older stages

Surface Forms

trombiculid singular
trombiculids plural

Etymology

Trombiculid comes from the scientific name Trombicula and the ending -id meaning 'belonging to' a group, and the name links to an old idea of a 'lump' because their bites make small, itchy bumps. So, a trombiculid is one of those tiny mites whose larvae can bite animals and leave an itchy lump.