👉 "Filariae" is a Latin word that refers to a type of animal, specifically in the genus Filaria. Filariae are commonly known as mosquitoes or blood-suckers and are responsible for transmitting diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever. They feed on the blood of infected individuals, which can cause severe pain and discomfort when they bite and cause a fever. The term "filariae" is often used in medical contexts to describe these insects or their
