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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
/ °ìÂá³ÜËˈ±ôɪ²õɪ»å /
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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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
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˜yÐÄvlog 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
Siphon: a tube-like mouth organ in certain insects: the breathing tube of a Culicid larva: any tubular external process or structure.
From
Basal lobe: of culicid genitalia, see claspette.
From
Saddle: the chitinous plate on the anal siphon of Culicid larvae.
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