Gambiae

/ɡæmˈbaɪ.i/ noun

Definition

A species designation in scientific taxonomy, as in Anopheles gambiae, the primary malaria-transmitting mosquito.

Etymology

Scientific Latin species name referring to the Gambia region in West Africa, where the mosquito species originates. Follows Linnaean binomial nomenclature conventions.

Kelly Says

Anopheles gambiae is responsible for more human deaths than any other animal species in history—millions of people have this West African mosquito to thank for their suffering!

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