Mosquito Life Cycle and Behavior

The video explores the crucial roles insects play in ecosystems, focusing on mosquitoes. It details the mosquito life cycle, from eggs to adults, and highlights their potential to spread diseases like malaria and dengue fever. The video also discusses how understanding their life cycle can help control mosquito populations and prevent disease spread.

What role do insects play in ecosystems?

• They recycle nutrients and serve as food for other organisms.

• They are harmful to plants.

• They are not important in ecosystems.

• They only spread diseases.

Why is stagnant water important for mosquitoes?

• It helps them fly better.

• It is where they lay their eggs.

• It provides them with food.

• It keeps them warm.

How do mosquito larvae obtain oxygen?

• Through their skin.

• By breathing underwater.

• Using a snorkel-like tube called a siphon.

• They do not need oxygen.

What is the nickname given to mosquito larvae due to their movement?

• Jumpers

• Swimmers

• Wrigglers

• Crawlers

What happens during the pupal stage of mosquitoes?

• They lay eggs.

• They grow wings.

• They feed on blood.

• They do not feed and are sensitive to environmental changes.

What do male adult mosquitoes primarily feed on?

• Leaves

• Other insects

• Nectar from flowers

• Blood of humans and animals

What is a common nickname for pupae due to their movement?

• Jumpers

• Tumblers

• Wrigglers

• Crawlers

How many stages are there in the mosquito life cycle?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

Which mosquito species is known to spread dengue fever?

• Culex

• Toxorhynchites

• Aedes

• Anopheles

What is the primary purpose of female mosquitoes feeding on blood?

• To produce eggs

• To grow larger

• To survive the winter

• To attract mates