Anopheles (Noun)
Meaning
Malaria mosquitoes; distinguished by the adult's head-downward stance and absence of breathing tubes in the larvae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Anopheles mosquitoes are responsible for spreading malaria and are usually identified by their distinct feeding behavior at dusk and dawn.
- Researchers found a correlation between standing water in urban areas and increased breeding populations of Anopheles larvae.
- Careful inspections for stagnant water may significantly reduce the number of Anopheles in a neighborhood.
- One species of the Anopheles genus in Africa is thought to be resistant to a common larval pesticide used to control mosquito populations.
- Ecologists are concerned that warmer temperatures may create new habitats for various species of Anopheles mosquitoes.