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  • proper noun A taxonomic subfamily within the family Culicidae — largest subfamily of mosquito.

Etymologies

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Culex +‎ -inae

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  • Strong support was recovered for the basal position and monophyly of the subfamily Anophelinae and the tribes Aedini and Sabethini of subfamily Culicinae.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles 2009

  • Strong support was recovered for the basal position and monophyly of the subfamily Anophelinae and the tribes Aedini and Sabethini of subfamily Culicinae.

    BioMed Central - Latest articles 2009

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