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The larva that emerges out of every egg is known as a wriggler. The wriggler floats upside down to the surface of the water. It breathes through a breathing tube that is at the end of its abdomen. The breathing tube protrudes from the surface of the water, allowing the wriggler to breathe.
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Why do the wrigglers come to the surface of the water once in a while?
By wrigglers I assume you mean mosquito larvae. They have to come to the surface to breathe.
Which animal breathe through air tubes?
No animals breathe through air tubes, but insects respire via tubes.
What kinds of animals breathe through breathing tube?
Many aquatic insects, like mosquito larvae and water scorpions respire through breathing tubes (or valves). They must get oxygen from the surface to breathe.
Does chlorine effectively kill mosquito larvae?
Yes, chlorine can effectively kill mosquito larvae. Chlorine is a common chemical used in water treatment to eliminate bacteria and other organisms, including mosquito larvae. When added to water where mosquito larvae are present, chlorine can disrupt their respiratory system and ultimately kill them.
Why mosquito breed in stagnant water?
because water is a friendly sourse of nutrient and protection to the mosquito larvae.
Where is mosquito larvae found in a ponds?
On the surface of the water.
Does mosquito live in water?
No, just the eggs and larvae.
How can I effectively kill mosquito larvae in a fountain?
To effectively kill mosquito larvae in a fountain, you can use mosquito dunks or larvicides that are specifically designed to target and eliminate mosquito larvae. These products are safe for the environment and will help prevent mosquitoes from breeding in the water.
Best way to stop mosquitoes from breeding in a pond?
minnowsActually, mosquito fish are one of the best ways. These small fish swarm the surface, where mosquito larvae come up to breathe. They can survive even in small ponds. You can also buy "mosquito donuts" that float on the water. They contain Bt israeliensis bacteria that attack and kill mosquito larvae, before they hatch into adults.
Are there mosquito larvae in swimming pools?
No. Swimming pools have chlorine or salt-water, both of which prevent the growth of mosquito larvae, so even if a mosquito lays eggs in a swimming pool, the eggs will die before becoming larvae.
Do anopheles mosquitoes breathe through spiracles?
yes the larvae stage of anopheles breathes through spiracles. They do not have a siphon like aedes and other mosquito larvae do.
Do mosquito larva have gills?
No. Mosquito larvae need to breathe oxygen from the air and they do so by a siphon tube at their posterior. See the related link for more information.
