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Anopheles mosquito: malaria vector Illustration of the mosquito species Anopheles quadrimaculatus
The video thumbnail shows a black and white image of a mosquito biting a human arm. The area it is biting is highlighted in pink.
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Why do mosquito bites itch?
Here's a gross fact: a female mosquito's mouth consists of multiple tubes.
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What led to the fall of the ancient Roman Empire?
Learn why some experts believe that lead poisoning (from water pipelines) or malaria...
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Anopheles mosquito: malaria vector
A female Anopheles minimus feeding on a human. The species is a major malaria...
James Gathany/CDC
Illustration of the mosquito species Anopheles quadrimaculatus
An anopheles mosquito species, with the tactile feelers clearly visible on either...
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.
Malaria life cycle
Life cycle of a malaria parasite.
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Anopheles mosquito
Anopheles mosquito, carrier of the malarial parasite.
© Razvan Cornel Constantin/Dreamstime.com
insects that affect human health
The human botfly (Dermatobia hominis), housefly (Musca domestica),...
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.