noun
- small soil-dwelling mites that feed on decomposing organic matter and play an important role in soil ecosystems
Usage: scientific; plural form
Examples
- Oribatids are among the most abundant arthropods in forest soils.
- The researcher collected oribatids from leaf litter samples.
- These tiny oribatids help break down dead plant material.
- Soil health can be assessed by counting oribatids and other microorganisms.
- Oribatids are particularly numerous in organic-rich soils.
- The study examined how oribatids respond to changes in soil moisture.