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culicid
[kyoo-lis-id]
noun
any of numerous dipterous insects of the family Culicidae, comprising the mosquitoes.
adjective
belonging or pertaining to the culicids.
culicid
/ ːˈɪɪ /
noun
any dipterous insect of the family Culicidae, which comprises the mosquitos
adjective
of, relating to, or belonging to the Culicidae
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of culicid1
C19: from New Latin Culicidae, from Latin culex gnat, culex
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Culex, kū′leks, n. the typical genus of Culicid� or gnats—adj.
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Anal siphon: the anal breathing tube of Culicid larvae.
From
Basal lobe: of culicid genitalia, see claspette.
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Siphon: a tube-like mouth organ in certain insects: the breathing tube of a Culicid larva: any tubular external process or structure.
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Saddle: the chitinous plate on the anal siphon of Culicid larvae.
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