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Anopheles

Genus of mosquitoes in order Diptera (flies), family Culicidae. Most members of this genus have spotted wings and maxillary palpi that are as long as their proboscis. Many species are vectors of malaria.



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Malaria is a disease caused by the microscopic parasite Plasmodium falciparum, itself carried by the anopheles mosquito.
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