Aedes Albopictus (Noun)
Meaning
Striped native of Japan thriving in southwestern and midwestern United States and spreading to the Caribbean; potential carrier of serious diseases.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Aedes albopictus, a mosquito species native to Japan, has been thriving in the southwestern and midwestern United States for several decades.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been monitoring the spread of Aedes albopictus, which has now reached the Caribbean region.
- Experts warn that Aedes albopictus is a potential carrier of serious diseases such as dengue fever and chikungunya.
- Researchers are studying the rapid adaptation of Aedes albopictus to new environments, which has enabled the species to spread rapidly across the United States.
- The discovery of Aedes albopictus in the Caribbean has raised concerns about the potential for outbreaks of mosquito-borne diseases in the region.