water mite (Meaning)
water mite ()
Any of numerous species of aquatic mites belonging to Hydrachna and allied genera of the family Hydrachnidae, usually having the legs fringed and adapted for swimming. They are often red or red and black in color, and while young are parasites of fresh-water insects and mussels. Called also water tick, and water spider.
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Any of numerous species of aquatic mites belonging to Hydrachna and allied genera of the family Hydrachnidae, usually having the legs fringed and adapted for sw
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The water mite, a tiny arachnid, deftly navigates the aquatic realm.
Water mites, with their elongated bodies, are masters of camouflage among aquatic vegetation.
The predatory water mite uses its razor-sharp chelicerae to pierce and suck the fluids of its prey.
Water mite populations are an indicator of the health of freshwater ecosystems.
