noun
- Plural of anopheline; mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles, which are the primary vectors of malaria parasites to humans.
Usage: scientific/medical term; plural form
Examples
- Anophelines are responsible for transmitting malaria to millions of people worldwide each year.
- Scientists study the behavior of anophelines to develop better disease prevention strategies.
- Insecticide-treated bed nets are effective at reducing contact with anophelines during sleeping hours.
- The distribution of anophelines varies by climate and geography across tropical and subtropical regions.
- Public health campaigns focus on controlling anophelines populations in endemic areas.