Acarus Usage and Pronunciation

Professor Gu's English Class

Overview Meanings Pronunciation Usage Practice

acarus

/ˈækərəs/
Noun Zoological term

Basic Definition:A genus of mites including many common species

Etymology:From Greek 'akari' meaning mite

📚 Core Meanings

Zoological term

Refers to microscopic arachnids in the Acaridae family

Acarus species are found worldwide.
Acarus species are found worldwide.
Zoology

Medical significance

Some species cause allergies or skin irritation

Acarus scabiei causes scabies.
Acarus scabiei causes scabies.
Medicine

Agricultural pest

Certain species infest stored food products

Acarus siro damages grain stores.
Acarus siro damages grain stores.
Agriculture

"acarus" is a specialized zoological term primarily used in scientific and medical contexts. While not common in daily usage, it's important in parasitology and pest control studies.

🔄 Usage Comparison

English Examples

The acarus mite is microscopic.

This flour is infested with acarus.

Scientists study acarus species diversity.

Translations

The acarus mite is microscopic.

This flour is infested with acarus.

Scientists study acarus species diversity.

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

British Pronunciation

/ˈækərəs/

AK-uh-rus (stress on "AK")

American Pronunciation

/ˈækərəs/

AK-uh-rus (stress on "AK")

Pronunciation Key Points:

Common Mistakes

  • Pronouncing as "ah-KAR-us" (should be /ˈækərəs/)
  • Stressing the second syllable
  • Mispronouncing the "a" sound

🎯 Common Collocations

Acarus + species

Scientific classification

Acarus siro
Acarus siro
Scientific usage

Infested with + acarus

Describing contamination

food infested with acarus
food infested with acarus
Medical usage

Acarus + mite

General description

acarus mite
acarus mite
General usage

Grammar Notes

Singular: acarus
Plural: acari

⚠️ Common Confusions

Don't confuse:

Acarus are insects. (Incorrect)

Correct:Acarus are arachnids.

All acarus species are harmful. (Incorrect)

Correct:Many acarus species are harmless.

✍️ Practice Exercises

Translation Practice

1. The acarus population has increased.
2. This acarus specimen was collected in Europe.
3. Researchers are studying acarus behavior.

1. The acarus population has increased.

2. This acarus specimen was collected in Europe.

3. Researchers are studying acarus behavior.

Pronunciation Practice

Repeat these sentences:

• Acarus are microscopic. [ˈækərəs]
• The acarus mite causes allergies. [ˈækərəs]
• This is an acarus infestation. [ˈækərəs]

Error Correction

Find and correct errors:

1. Acarus are visible to naked eye.
2. Pronounced [əˈkɑːrəs]
3. All acarus species are parasites.

1. Acarus are microscopic.

2. Pronounced [ˈækərəs] (stress on first syllable)

3. Not all acarus species are parasites.