Insects that transmit infective organisms from one host to another or from an inanimate reservoir to an animate host.
Insect Vector,Vector, Insect,Vectors, Insect
D002519
Ceratopogonidae
A family of biting midges, in the order DIPTERA. It includes the genus Culicoides which transmits filarial parasites pathogenic to man and other primates.
Unicellular or multicellular, heterotrophic organisms, that have sensation and the power of voluntary movement. Under the older five kingdom paradigm, Animalia was one of the kingdoms. Under the modern three domain model, Animalia represents one of the many groups in the domain EUKARYOTA.
Animal,Metazoa,Animalia
D000830
Animals, Laboratory
Animals used or intended for use in research, testing, or teaching.