Genus Aedes (Noun)
Meaning
Yellow-fever mosquitos.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Aedes is a type of mosquito that is known to transmit yellow fever and other diseases to humans.
- The yellow-fever mosquito, a member of the genus Aedes, is found in tropical and subtropical regions around the world.
- Female mosquitoes of the genus Aedes are the primary vectors of yellow fever, and they can transmit the disease to humans through their bites.
- The genus Aedes includes over 950 species of mosquitoes, many of which are capable of transmitting yellow fever and other diseases.
- In areas where the genus Aedes is prevalent, public health officials often implement mosquito control measures to prevent the spread of yellow fever.