Meaning of the word anopheles in English

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anopheles

US /əˈnɑː.fə.liːz/
UK /əˈnɒf.əl.iːz/

Noun

a genus of mosquito that transmits the malaria parasite to humans

Example:
The female Anopheles mosquito is responsible for transmitting malaria.
Controlling the population of Anopheles mosquitoes is crucial in preventing malaria outbreaks.