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			File:Trombidium_holosericeum_(aka).jpg\|Trombidium holosericeum
			File:Yellow_mite_(Tydeidae),_Lorryia_formosa.jpg\|Yellow mite (Tydeidae), Lorryia formosa
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{{Short description|A diverse order of mites}}
{{Taxobox
| name = Acariformes
| image = Trombidium_holosericeum_(aka).jpg
| image_caption = ''Trombidium holosericeum''
| regnum = [[Animalia]]
| phylum = [[Arthropoda]]
| classis = [[Arachnida]]
| subclassis = [[Acari]]
| ordo = '''Acariformes'''
}}

'''Acariformes''' is an order of [[mites]], which are small arachnids belonging to the subclass [[Acari]]. This order is one of the two main groups of mites, the other being [[Parasitiformes]]. Acariformes is a highly diverse group, containing thousands of species that inhabit a wide range of environments.

==Morphology==
Acariformes exhibit a wide variety of body forms and sizes, ranging from less than 0.1 mm to several millimeters in length. They typically have a two-segmented body consisting of a [[gnathosoma]] and an [[idiosoma]]. The gnathosoma contains the mouthparts, while the idiosoma contains the legs and most of the internal organs.

==Ecology==
Acariformes are found in nearly every habitat on Earth, including soil, water, plants, and animals. They play important roles in ecosystems as decomposers, predators, and parasites. Some species are known to be agricultural pests, while others are beneficial as biological control agents.

==Life Cycle==
The life cycle of Acariformes typically includes several stages: egg, larva, nymph, and adult. The number of nymphal stages can vary among species. Many Acariformes reproduce sexually, but some can reproduce asexually through parthenogenesis.

==Economic Importance==
Acariformes include species that are significant to agriculture and human health. For example, some species are pests of crops, while others can cause allergic reactions in humans. Conversely, some Acariformes are used in biological control to manage pest populations.

==Gallery==
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File:Yellow_mite_(Tydeidae),_Lorryia_formosa.jpg|''Lorryia formosa''
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==Related pages==
* [[Acari]]
* [[Parasitiformes]]
* [[Arachnida]]
* [[Arthropoda]]

[[Category:Acariformes]]
[[Category:Mites]]
[[Category:Arachnids]]

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