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Acari are a taxon of the Arachnida class and are the most abundant as well as the most diverse of the arachnids. | Acari (Mites) are a taxon of the Arachnida class and are the most abundant as well as the most diverse of the arachnids. These creature's existence has been dated as far back as 400 million years ago to the early Devonian Period, making them the oldest terrestrial animals. | ||
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Description
Acari (Mites) are a taxon of the Arachnida class and are the most abundant as well as the most diverse of the arachnids. These creature's existence has been dated as far back as 400 million years ago to the early Devonian Period, making them the oldest terrestrial animals.