culicidae

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culicidae

A scientist examines a culicidae specimen under a microscope.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A family of insects: "Culicidae" is the scientific name for the family of insects commonly known as mosquitoes. Members of this family are characterized by having a slender body, long legs, and, in females, a proboscis adapted for piercing skin and sucking blood.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The disease is transmitted by members of the family Culicidae.
    • Our study focuses on the larval stages within Culicidae.
Advanced Usage
  • In taxonomic context: Used in formal biological and entomological writing to refer precisely to the mosquito family, distinguishing it from other insect families.
    • The order Diptera includes many families, such as Culicidae and Tabanidae.
Variants and Related Words
  • Culicid (noun/adjective): A less common term referring to a member of the Culicidae family or relating to it.
    • The culicid population has increased this season.
Synonyms
  • Mosquitoes: The common, non-scientific term for insects of the family Culicidae.
Related Terms (Not Phrasal Verbs or Idioms)
  • Anopheles: A genus within Culicidae, known for transmitting malaria.
  • Aedes: A genus within Culicidae, known for transmitting diseases like dengue and Zika.
  • Culex: A genus within Culicidae, known for transmitting West Nile virus.
culicidae

A scientist examines a culicidae specimen under a microscope.

Noun
  1. mosquitoes

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