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-ˌlaɪn, -lɪnanophe·line

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. anophelineadjective

    any mosquito of the genus Anopheles

  2. anophelineadjective

    relating to or characteristic of malaria mosquitoes

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  1. anophelineadjective

    Of or pertaining to the anopheles mosquito.

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  1. anopheline

    Anopheles () is a genus of mosquito first described and named by J. W. Meigen in 1818. About 460 species are recognised; while over 100 can transmit human malaria, only 30–40 commonly transmit parasites of the genus Plasmodium, which cause malaria in humans in endemic areas. Anopheles gambiae is one of the best known, because of its predominant role in the transmission of the most dangerous malaria parasite species (to humans) – Plasmodium falciparum. The name comes from the Ancient Greek word ἀνωφελής anōphelḗs 'useless', derived from ἀν- an-, 'not', 'un-' and ὄφελος óphelos 'profit'.Mosquitoes in other genera (Aedes, Culex, Culiseta, Haemagogus, and Ochlerotatus) can also serve as vectors of disease agents, but not human malaria.

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  1. anopheline

    Anopheline refers to any mosquito of the genus Anopheles, which are known carriers of malaria and filariasis parasites. These species are characterized by their unique resting position where the rear end of the body is lifted higher than their head. Anophelines are predominantly found in tropical and subtropical areas.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of anopheline in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of anopheline in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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