Understanding Mosquitoes

Which part of a mosquito's body is responsible for its vision?

• Abdomen

• Proboscis

• Head

• Thorax

What do female mosquitoes require from humans to produce their offspring?

• Carbon dioxide

• Blood

• Water

• Nectar

How do mosquitoes locate humans and animals from a distance?

• By hearing sounds

• By smelling carbon dioxide

• By sensing movement

• By detecting body heat

When are mosquitoes most active?

• During the day

• At night

• In the afternoon

• In the morning

Why are mosquitoes considered important to the ecosystem?

• They serve as food for other animals

• They control pest populations

• They pollinate flowers

• They help in seed dispersal