Anopheles
Malaria-spreading mosquito genus
Anopheles is a genus of mosquito, several species of which transmit malaria parasites to humans.
The name comes from Greek for "useless" or "harmful." Female Anopheles mosquitoes are the vectors—they pick up the parasite when feeding on infected blood, then pass it to subsequent hosts.
Anopheles mosquitoes breed in standing water.
Blood-feeding flying pest
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
- pupaInsect's resting stage
diptera · antennae · proboscis · exoskeleton · morphology · metamorphosis · instar · arthropod
Multinucleate protoplasmic mass
- transmissionSending of information
- endemicNative to one area
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
- feverElevated body temperature
chills · paroxysm · prophylaxis · chloroquine · quinine · antimalarial · anemia · morbidity
Active during darkness
- crepuscularRelating to dusk
- blood-feedingDeriving sustenance from plasma
- ovipositionDepositing eggs externally
- breedingReproductive cultivation of organisms
swarming · biting · flight range · resting · female · mating
Spread of illness
- mosquito-borneSpread via biting insects
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
- epidemiologyStudy of disease spread
prevention · eradication · incidence · prevalence · WHO · intervention · community health · sanitation
Mesh barrier over sleeping area
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- fumigationDisinfection via airborne chemicals
spraying · DDT · resistance · biological control · stagnant water · breeding site · environmental management
mosquito
Blood-feeding flying pest
- genusTaxonomic rank above species
- speciesFinest taxonomic rank
- larvaeImmature metamorphosing creatures
diptera · pupa · antennae · proboscis · exoskeleton · morphology · metamorphosis · instar · arthropod · taxonomic
plasmodium
Multinucleate protoplasmic mass
- transmissionSending of information
- endemicNative to one area
- epidemicWidespread disease occurrence
fever · chills · paroxysm · prophylaxis · chloroquine · quinine · antimalarial · anemia · morbidity · mortality
nocturnal
Active during darkness
- crepuscularRelating to dusk
- blood-feedingDeriving sustenance from plasma
- ovipositionDepositing eggs externally
breeding · swarming · biting · flight range · resting · female · mating
disease transmission
Spread of illness
- mosquito-borneSpread via biting insects
- outbreakSudden eruption of trouble
- surveillanceSystematic observation of subjects
epidemiology · prevention · eradication · incidence · prevalence · WHO · intervention · community health · sanitation · drainage
bed net
Mesh barrier over sleeping area
- insecticideToxic agent targeting pests
- larvicideAgent destroying immature insects
- repellentCauses strong aversion
fumigation · spraying · DDT · resistance · biological control · stagnant water · breeding site · environmental management
- bloodsuckersmosquito, tick, flea, leech, bedbug
- GeneraHomo, Quercus, Rosa, Capra, Lepus
- Malariamalaria, vivax, mosquito, parasite, antimalarial
- Species NamesHomo sapiens, Apis mellifera, Tyrannosaurus rex, Boa constrictor, Vitis vinifera
- Mosquitoesmosquito, bite, bites, tiger mosquito, larvae
- Arthropod GeneraDrosophila, Formica, Vespa, Mantis, Vanessa
Anophelesquinine
Antimalarial alkaloid from bark
chloroquine · DDT · insecticide · vaccine · mosquito net
Anopheleshoneybee
Nectar-gathering social insect
silkworm · pollinator · beneficial insect · Apis mellifera · ladybug