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Merus Malaria Mosquito

Anopheles merus

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A saltwater-breeding member of the Anopheles gambiae complex found along the East African coast. It breeds in brackish pools along the coast and in inland salt pans. While less efficient than A. gambiae, it can be locally important for malaria transmission in coastal areas.

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Did You Know?

Its tolerance for saltwater breeding sites sets it apart from its freshwater sibling species in the A. gambiae complex.