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What is the function of the larva of the mosquito?

Anonymous

∙ 12y ago

Updated: 10/9/2023

The function of the proboscis of a mosquito is that of a probe to reach vessels under the skin of the host during the blood-sucking action. The protruding proboscis of mosquitoes can help identify the host from a distance.

Wiki User

∙ 11y ago

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Where does the mosquito larva lives?

mosquito larva live anywhere in water

What is the purpose of the larva of the mosquito?

Mosquito need to reproduce to survive...larva is one of the steps of this process.

What is the larva of mosquito's called?

Mosquito larvae are just named according to the species of mosquito, ie - 'Culex larva'.

Why is the larva of the mosquito is known as a wriggler?

A mosquito larva is called a wriggler because when you see it in water it distinctively wriggles.

How long for a mosquito larva to turn into a mosquito?

20 days

What is a mosquitoes lifecycle?

The adult mosquito lays it's eggs in water. The egg hatches into a larva, and the larva feeds on organisms in the water. Then when the larva matures into a mosquito, the mosquito flies around and feeds on organism's blood.

Is Mosquito Larva Multicellular?

Yes.

What do you call the larva of a mosquito?

tumbler

Is larva of a mosquito an insect?

something

Is a young of mosquito is larva?

Yes it is

How do you use the word larva?

The mosquito emerged from it's larva on the surface of the pond.

Will amonia kill mosquito larva?

yes