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malarial mosquito

/məˈleəriəl məˈskiːtəʊ/

Tradução: Mosquito do gênero Anopheles que transmite o parasita da malária ao picar humanos. É o principal vetor da doença.

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/məˈleəriəl məˈskiːtəʊ/B2formalmedical
  • ptMosquito do gênero Anopheles que transmite o parasita da malária ao picar humanos. É o principal vetor da doença.

A mosquito that carries and transmits the malaria parasite, typically of the genus Anopheles, known for causing the infectious disease malaria in humans.

  1. Disease-carrying insectB2formal

    A mosquito species (primarily Anopheles) that transmits the malaria parasite to humans through its bite.

    ptMosquito da malária

    • Malarial mosquitoes are most active during the night.
    • Using bed nets can help protect against malarial mosquitoes.
    • The spread of malarial mosquitoes is a major health concern in tropical regions.