Female anopheles mosquitoes spread __ by biting.

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A tiny protozoan - Plasmodium is responsible for causing malaria. Four different species of Plasmodium namely, P.vivax, P.malariae, P.falciparum and P.ovale exist in India and cause malaria. Female anopheles mosquito serves as a vector for the disease and spread the disease by biting.

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