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  1. Anopheles, genus Anophelesnoun

    malaria mosquitoes; distinguished by the adult's head-downward stance and absence of breathing tubes in the larvae

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  1. genus anopheles

    Genus Anopheles is a group of mosquitoes within the family Culicidae. There are several species within this genus, many of which are known for transmitting diseases like malaria and filariasis. The females of most Anopheles species are distinguished by their habit of feeding on human blood, which they require for reproduction. The Anopheles mosquito can be characterized by their resting position, often held at an angle or completely horizontal, rather than parallel to the surface they are resting on.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus anopheles in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of genus anopheles in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

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