Mosquito (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Anopheles gambiae mosquitoes are a key vector of malaria and carrier of the Plasmodium falciparum parasite. Credit UC San Diego School of Medicine 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.