A mosquito of the genus Anopheles, which is the primary carrier of malaria parasites to humans.
From Greek 'an-' (without) + 'opheles' (useful, helpful), ironically named because these mosquitoes are 'not useful' to humans—they spread disease. Named scientifically in the 19th century.
The name 'anophele' is darkly ironic—literally 'useless'—yet these mosquitoes have killed more humans than any other animal in history, shaping human civilization more than most historical events.
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