Aedes
Definition
Noun: 1. A genus of mosquitoes: Aedes is a genus of mosquitoes known for transmitting several serious viral diseases to humans. The most notable species within this genus is Aedes aegypti.
Usage
- The word "aedes" is used as a proper noun to refer to this specific taxonomic group. It is typically used in scientific, medical, and public health contexts.
- It is often followed by a species name (e.g., ).
Examples
- Scientific Context:
- The Aedes mosquito is the primary vector for dengue fever.
- Researchers are studying the breeding habits of Aedes.
- Public Health Context:
- The city initiated fogging to control the Aedes population.
- Preventing stagnant water is key to avoiding Aedes breeding sites.
Advanced Usage
- "Aedes-borne": An adjective describing diseases transmitted by mosquitoes of this genus.
- Zika is an Aedes-borne illness.
- Used in formal Latin binomial nomenclature: .
Variants and Related Words
- Aedine (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of mosquitoes of the genus Aedes.
- The aedine species showed resistance to the insecticide.
Synonyms
- Yellow-fever mosquito (common name for ).
- Container-breeding mosquito (descriptive term for its common breeding habit).
Notes
- The word is always capitalized as it is a genus name.
- It is pronounced /eɪˈiːdiːz/ (ay-EE-deez).
Noun
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yellow-fever mosquitos
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