adjective
- of, relating to, or belonging to the genus Anopheles of mosquitoes that transmit malaria
Usage: technical; biology
noun
- a mosquito of the genus Anopheles, especially one that transmits malaria parasites to humans
Usage: technical; biology
Examples
- Anopheline mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting malaria in tropical regions.
- The anopheline species found in Africa are particularly efficient disease vectors.
- Public health officials focus on controlling anopheline populations to reduce malaria transmission.
- Researchers studied the behavior of anophelines to develop better prevention strategies.
- An anopheline can carry malaria parasites without showing any symptoms itself.