Anopheles mosquito: malaria vector A female Anopheles minimus feeding on a human. The species is a major malaria vector in Asia. (more) Anopheles insect genus Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/Anopheles Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

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　　Where are Anopheles mosquitoes found? Anopheles mosquitoes are found nearly worldwide, especially in tropical and subtropical regions, and have been introduced to temperate regions. They are uncommon in extremely cold regions and are not found in Antarctica.

　　Anopheles, (genus Anopheles), genus of more than 450 species of mosquitoes, some members of which are serious biting nuisances and vectors of disease, sometimes transmitting potentially deadly pathogens (disease-causing organisms) to humans and other animals. Anopheles mosquitoes are the only known carriers of malaria and can also transmit encephalitis and lymphatic filariasis to humans and dog heartworm to dogs and other mammals. Given that malaria is responsible for more than 600,000 deaths every year, control of the 30–40 Anopheles species largely responsible for the disease’s transmission is a major public health priority in many places around the world. Anopheles mosquitoes ...(100 of 761 words)

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