genus culex

1. Type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface (synset 102204410)
   is a type of: arthropod genus - a genus of arthropods
   member holonym:

   • common mosquito, culex pipiens - common house mosquito
   • culex fatigans, culex quinquefasciatus - widespread tropical mosquito that transmits filarial worms
   belongs to: culicidae, family culicidae - mosquitoes
   same as: culex

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