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Aedes

Aedes

8.6
A group of mosquitoes that spreads diseases like dengue and Zika
  • noun
  • /ˈeɪdiz/
  • Specialized
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  • Aedes mosquitoes are known for spreading diseases like dengue and Zika virus.

Examples

  • The Aedes mosquito is known for transmitting diseases.

  • Aedes mosquitoes are well known for their role in spreading deadly diseases such as dengue fever.

  • Scientists study Aedes populations to track the risk of yellow fever and Zika virus transmission.

  • The city launched a campaign to eliminate Aedes breeding sites to prevent an outbreak.

  • Have you heard about the Aedes species spreading Zika?

  • The health department monitors Aedes populations to control outbreaks of yellow fever.

  • Experts recommend removing standing water to prevent Aedes mosquitoes from breeding.

Compounds

Aedes aegypti
  • Specialized
1 8.2

A small mosquito that bites people and spreads diseases like yellow fever and dengue

Aedes albopictus
  • Specialized
9.1

A mosquito from Asia with black and white stripes that can spread diseases like dengue and Zika

Surface Forms

Aedes singular
Aedes plural

Etymology

The word Aedes comes from the Greek aēdēs, which means 'unpleasant'. That's why scientists used it for a group of biting mosquitoes that people find unpleasant and that spread diseases like dengue and Zika.