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culex
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cu·lex  (kylks)
n. pl. cu·li·ces (-l-sz)
Any of various mosquitoes of the genus Culex, which includes the common house mosquito (C. pipiens).
[Latin, gnat.]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.culexCulex - type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
genus Culex
arthropod genus - a genus of arthropods
Culicidae, family Culicidae - mosquitoes
common mosquito, Culex pipiens - common house mosquito
Culex fatigans, Culex quinquefasciatus - widespread tropical mosquito that transmits filarial worms


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The Culex mosquito lays its eggs in murky, standing water such as in puddles, birdbaths and discarded tires.
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