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Culex fatigans

Culex fatigans

9.7
A tropical mosquito that breeds in still water and spreads worms that cause disease
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Culex fatigans breeds in stagnant water and is a major carrier of disease in tropical areas.

Examples

  • The spread of filariasis in the region is largely attributed to the Culex fatigans mosquito.

  • Health workers implemented measures to control Culex fatigans populations near human settlements.

  • The Culex fatigans is prevalent in tropical regions.

  • Many people are unaware of the Culex fatigans mosquito.

  • Culex fatigans breeds in stagnant water and can transmit filarial worms that cause diseases.

  • Efforts to reduce the population of Culex fatigans have been critical in preventing filariasis outbreaks.

  • In tropical areas, the bite of the Culex fatigans mosquito can lead to serious health issues.

Synonyms

Culex quinquefasciatus
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  • Specialized
9.9

A common tropical mosquito that spreads worms and other diseases to people

is limited to spreading filarial worms that cause filariasis

Surface Forms

Culex fatigans singular
Culex fatiganses plural

Morphology

Culex + fatigans

This is a Latin binomial: knowing 'Culex' tells a learner it is a mosquito genus but 'fatigans' is not an English lexical item, so at best a B1 learner can infer 'a species of Culex (mosquito)'. The detailed meaning (tropical prevalence and vector status for filarial worms) is specialized and not derivable from the constituent words, so the expression is only partially transparent.

Etymology

Culex fatigans is a scientific name that likely comes from old Latin words: Culex meaning 'mosquito' and fatigans meaning 'tiring' or 'weary'. The name gives the picture of an annoying, tiring insect that bites people, so that's why it fits a mosquito known for spreading disease.