Meaning of the word "malaria mosquito" in English

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malaria mosquito

US /məˈlɛriə ˈmɑskitoʊ/
UK /məˈlɛriə ˈmɑskitoʊ/
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Noun

1.

a mosquito of the Anopheles genus, which is capable of transmitting malaria to humans

Example:
The spread of malaria is primarily due to the bite of the female malaria mosquito.
Controlling populations of the malaria mosquito is crucial for preventing the disease.
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