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acarinarium
A specialized anatomical structure which is adapted to facilitate the retention of mites on the body of an organism; such as, a bee or a wasp.

The acarinarium evolved to enhance the mutual relationship between the mites and the host organisms.

This entry is located in the following units: acaro-, acar-, acari-, acarin- (page 1) -idium, -idion (page 1)