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== Description ==
== 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.  
Acari are a taxon of the Arachnida class and are the most abundant as well as the most diverse of the arachnids that include animals such as [[mites]] and ticksThe existence of these creatures 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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Revision as of 10:31, 15 April 2019

Description

Acari are a taxon of the Arachnida class and are the most abundant as well as the most diverse of the arachnids that include animals such as mites and ticks. The existence of these creatures 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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