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Noun: Culex (Culices)
  1. Type genus of the Culicidae: widespread genus of mosquitoes distinguished by holding the body parallel to the resting surface
    - genus Culex

Derived forms: Culices

Type of: arthropod genus

Part of: Culicidae, family Culicidae

Encyclopedia: Culex