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A 'ghost' is what many male gnats intent upon mating are called.
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Why do gnats hover around a fixed point in mid air?
they are males waiting for a female to come by. its called scramble competition mating
How do gnats breed?
They Often Assemble Together In Large Mating Swarms.
What is a swarm of gnats called?
a ghost
How many gnats are there in a pound of gnats?
lol is it really worth knowing? I'd say a lot.
What is a group of midges called?
A group of gnats is called a cloud or horde.
What is mating act of amphibians is called what?
The mating itself is a type of external fertilization, but the mating position is called amplexus
Why do gnats fly in groups?
See this link: http://www.earthsky.org/shows/show.php?date=19800220 It is usually called a mating swarm. The males are searching for females to mate with. Many people confuse mosquito swarms with gnat swarms because they look similar at a distance.
What is the act of mating in cattle called?
Breeding or mating.
What are facts about gnats?
Male gnats often assemble together in large mating swarms, particularly at dusk, called a ghost.Gnat larvae are mostly free-living and some are aquatic.Some South American Pleurothallid orchids are pollinated by tiny gnats and havecorrespondingly small flowers.Several tiny species of gnats are called midges.The gnat's proboscis, or snout, is adapted for both piercing and sucking.The larvae usually hatch in water.Gnats have two membranous wings; long, jointed legs; large eyes; and small antennae.The fragile bodies often have soft, hairy coverings.'Gnat' is a general name for various small, bloodsucking flies related to mosquitoes and houseflies.In England, 'gnat' usually means 'mosquito'.
When was GNATS created?
GNATS was created in 1992.
Are gnats harmful if they get on your food and you eat the food Are gnats harmful if they get on your pet cat's food and the cat eats her food?
Unless the gnats are carrying diseases which can infect your cat, there is likely no harm at all. Many diseases are specific to a species and cannot spread between species. Gnats are mostly just protein. Humans and pets eat gnats, flies, mosquitoes, and moths all the time.
Are gnats mammals?
no gnats don't even have vertebrate
