<i>Anopheles gambiae</i> Mosquito (IMAGE) The Hebrew University of Jerusalem Caption This is an Anopheles mosquito, carrier of the deadly Plasmodium parasite that causes malaria. Credit Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.