water mite

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Definition of water mite in English English dictionary

They are often red or red and black in color, and while young are parasites of fresh-water insects and mussels

Any of numerous species of aquatic mites belonging to Hydrachna and allied genera of the family Hydrachnidæ, usually having the legs fringed and adapted for swimming

Called also water tick, and water spider

Related Terms

A water mite

water spider

Hyphenation

wa·ter mite

Turkish pronunciation

wôtır mayt

Pronunciation

/ˈwôtər ˈmīt/ /ˈwɔːtɜr ˈmaɪt/