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anopheles

Pronunciation: [əˈnɒf.ə.liːz]

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Learn how to use anopheles in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “biology”

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

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The Anopheles mosquito is known for carrying the malaria parasite.

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

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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.

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

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

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What species belong to the Anopheles genus?

How to pronounce anopheles

Pronunciation: [əˈnɒf.ə.liːz]

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