yellow-fever mosquitoes

A form of yellow-fever mosquito — A black and white striped mosquito (Aedes aegypti) originated in Africa and now widespread in the tropics, so called for being the main vector of the virus in urban areas.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of yellow-fever mosquito
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