1. a small mite of the family Oribatidae that lives in soil and leaf litter
Usage: scientific

1. relating to or characteristic of oribatid mites
Usage: scientific

Examples

• The researcher collected oribatid mites from the forest floor.
• Oribatid populations help decompose organic matter in soil.
• The oribatid species showed remarkable diversity in the sample.
• Scientists studied oribatid behavior under laboratory conditions.
• The oribatid community plays a crucial role in nutrient cycling.
• Oribatid mites are important indicators of soil health.