Asian tiger mosquito
- noun
- /ˈeɪʒən ˈtaɪɡər mɒsˈkiːtoʊ/
- Specialized
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mosquito tigre asiático
- The Asian tiger mosquito can transmit viruses including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika to humans.
Examples
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Residents were advised to remove standing water to help control Asian tiger mosquito breeding sites.
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Scientists are monitoring the spread of the Asian tiger mosquito in temperate regions due to its rapid population growth.
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The Asian tiger mosquito is a common pest in many tropical areas.
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Many people are concerned about the Asian tiger mosquito spreading diseases.
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The Asian tiger mosquito is known for its black-and-white striped legs and can be found in urban areas.
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Health officials are warning residents about the Asian tiger mosquito as it can spread serious illnesses like dengue fever.
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To prevent infestations, it is essential to eliminate standing water, which attracts the Asian tiger mosquito for breeding.
Synonyms
A mosquito from Asia with black and white stripes that can spread diseases like dengue and Zika
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase combines straightforward descriptive elements: 'Asian' (from Asia) + 'tiger' (striped cat) + 'mosquito' (the insect), so the referent — a mosquito from Asia with tiger-like stripes — is directly inferable from the parts. This type of descriptive compound follows regular naming patterns and is cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows the constituent words would understand the meaning.
Etymology
Asian tiger mosquito gets its name from where it came and how it looks: Asian because it first came from Asia, and tiger because its black-and-white stripes look like a tiger. That's why the name gives a clear picture of a small, striped mosquito that now spreads to many places and can carry disease.
