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anopheles

Pronunciation: [əˈnɒf.ə.liːz]

Word

Context: "biology"

(noun) a type of mosquito that can spread diseases like malaria. These mosquitoes are important because they can make people sick.

Example

The Anopheles mosquito is known for carrying the malaria parasite.

Example

Not every mosquito is an Anopheles mosquito; many are harmless.

Example

Can you tell me how the Anopheles mosquito spreads malaria?

Context: "entomology"

(noun) a genus of mosquitoes that includes several species. This scientific term is used when talking about the different kinds of mosquitoes that belong to this group.

Example

Scientists study the Anopheles genus to learn more about disease prevention.

Example

The Culex family of mosquitoes is different from the Anopheles family.

Example

What species belong to the Anopheles genus?

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