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noun
Type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface.
synonym: Culex.
is a specific kind of: arthropod genus.
has as a member: common mosquito, Culex pipiens | Culex fatigans, Culex quinquefasciatus.
is a member of: Culicidae, family Culicidae.
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