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Culex [′kyü‚leks] (invertebrate zoology) A genus of mosquitoes important as vectors for malaria and several filarial parasites. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Culex mosquito lays its eggs in murky, standing water such as in puddles, birdbaths and discarded tires. Trials on Culex mosquito larvae, the principal vector in transmitting the West Nile virus, are set to begin in the coming weeks. Compared with the moderately efficient Culex mosquito vectors of WNV, selected container-breeding Aedes and Ochlerotatus species are highly efficient vectors, and selected floodwater Aedes and Ochlerotatus mosquitoes are inefficient laboratory vectors (7-9). |
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