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Mosquitos Flashcards

1
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3 mosquito species

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  1. Anopheles
  2. Aedes
  3. Culex spp
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What insect is the most voracious blood feeder?

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Mosquito

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Females suck blood and transmit what types of diseases?

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Protozoal, Viral, and Nematode diseases

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What disease do mosquitos transmit?

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Malaria (Protozoa: Plasmodium)

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5
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What viral infection do mosquitos transmit?

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yellow fever

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What two Nematodes do mosquitos transmit?

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  • Dirofilaria immitis
    -Elephantiasis (humans)
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What insect can keep cattle from grazing and cause stampedes?

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Mosquitos

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Where do mosquitos lay their eggs?

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Near water

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