What did Ronald Ross identify as the carrier of malaria?

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Why: Ronald Ross identified the mosquito as the carrier of malaria, laying foundations for combating the disease.

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Ross found the mosquito 'buzzing' with blame.
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Answer: The mosquito. Ronald Ross identified the mosquito as the carrier of malaria, laying foundations for combating the disease.

  1. Public health en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_health
    Ronald Ross identified the mosquito as the carrier of malaria
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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