What Do Mosquitoes Belong to?

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Thousands of species of mosquitoes exist around the world. There are over 82 species known in Canada. Most of these species are from the genus Aedes. Other species, such as Toxorhynchites, are native to the tropics.

Adult mosquitoes are generally between 3 and 6 mm in length. They have scales on the wings and veins. Some species have feathered antennae. The antennae are important for detecting odors and for sensing temperature.

Mosquitoes belong to the family Culicidae, which includes a number of the most common genera. This family is widespread throughout the tropical and temperate world. The Culicidae family includes 3556 valid species. Some species transmit filariasis and avian malaria. Some species also transmit West Nile virus. Other species transmit schistosomiasis, chikungunya, and encephalitis.

The mosquito larva is very different from the adult. The larvae feed on organic material such as algae, frogs, fish, and spiders. Some mosquito larvae siphon oxygen from the roots of aquatic plants. They also have a siphon that allows them to breathe through spiracles on the eighth abdominal segment. These larvae are important food sources for many freshwater animals. The larvae also have mouth brushes that help them swim.

The mosquito larva has a well-developed head. It swims using jerky movements. The larva also has a mouth brush that helps it filter organic material and oxygen from water. The larva uses a series of bristles to filter.

The female mosquito’s abdomen expands when the female takes a blood meal. The abdomen acts as a reproductive organ, and it also serves as a liver and respiratory system. The abdomen can hold up to three times its own weight in blood.

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