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Vector Mosquito-Life cycle
Malaria is transmitted by the female anopheline mosquitoes. About 58 species of Anopheline mosquitoes are found in India, out of which 8 are vectors of malaria.
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A.culicifacies
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A.fluviatilis
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A.dirus
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A.minimus
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A.stephensi
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A.sundaicus
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A.philippinensis
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A.annularis
Life Cycle of Anopheline Mosquito

Breeding Habitats
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Anopheles mosquito breeds in fresh water habitats
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Water filled tree holes, rock pools, water-filled bamboo stumps, leaf axis, water-filled split coconut husks, crab holes, and snail shells serve as ideal breeding grounds.
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Puddles:
Leaking public taps lead to mosquitogenic conditions around them.
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Receptacles:
Discarded tins, water storage mud pots, plastic containers, waste bottles, soap boxes, tar drums, flower pots, and grinding stones provide ideal breeding sites for mosquito soon after rains.
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Overhead tanks:
are the ideal breeding ground in urban areas, when kept open.
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Unused Wells:
Dumping of garbage into the wells converts them into mosquito breeding sites.
Last Updated on : 09/01/2014