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Culex quinquefasciatus

Culex quinquefasciatus

9.9
A common tropical mosquito that spreads worms and other diseases to people
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes are common carriers of filarial worms in many tropical countries.

Examples

  • The spread of Culex quinquefasciatus has increased the risk of mosquito-borne diseases in urban areas.

  • Researchers are studying the behavior of Culex quinquefasciatus to develop new methods of vector control.

  • The Culex quinquefasciatus is known for its role in spreading diseases.

  • Many researchers study the Culex quinquefasciatus to understand disease transmission.

  • Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes are common carriers of filarial worms, making them a significant concern for public health in tropical regions.

  • Due to their role in spreading diseases, Culex quinquefasciatus populations are monitored closely by health authorities.

  • In tropical climates, Culex quinquefasciatus can transmit various diseases, heightening the need for effective mosquito control strategies.

Synonyms

Culex fatigans
vsCulex quinquefasciatus
  • Specialized
9.7

A tropical mosquito that breeds in still water and spreads worms that cause disease

transmits those worms but also spreads other human diseases

Surface Forms

Culex quinquefasciatus singular
Culex quinquefasciatuses plural

Morphology

Culex + quinquefasciatus

This is a Latin scientific binomial: 'Culex' names a mosquito genus but 'quinquefasciatus' is a non-English species epithet (not transparent to a B1 learner). The specific epidemiological sense ('widespread tropical mosquito that transmits filarial worms and other diseases') is domain-specific and not derivable from the surface constituents, so learners who know the parts would not reliably infer the full meaning.

Etymology

Culex quinquefasciatus comes from Latin words: Culex means 'mosquito' and quinquefasciatus means 'five bands' because these insects often have five pale bands on their body. So the name points to a common tropical mosquito species that often spreads disease.