Culex (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Culex mosquitoes are widely recognized as primary vectors of various diseases including West Nile virus and filariasis.
- In 1897 Sir Ronald Ross discovered that Culex mosquitoes transmit malaria.
- Culex nigripalpus is a mosquito species found throughout much of the Americas, that breeds in freshwater.
- A study on Culex found that their unique method of resting in a nearly horizontal position contributed to their widespread distribution.
- Culex quinquefasciatus is a mosquito species found worldwide that breeds in a variety of sites including polluted ponds and wastewater.