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Mosquitoes
A play about families and particle physics. Alice is a scientist. She lives in Geneva. As the Large Hadron Collider starts up in 2008, she is embarking on the most exciting work of her life, searching for the Higgs Boson particle. Jenny is her sister. She lives in Luton. She spends a lot of time Googling. When tragedy throws them together, the collision threatens them all with chaos. Lucy Kirkwood's play Mosquitoes premiered at the National Theatre, London, in July 2017, in a production featuring Olivia Colman and Olivia Williams, and directed by Rufus Norris.
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Mosquitoes
Many people hate the quiet whine of a mosquito buzzing around their head.But you may be surprised to learn that females are the only mosquitoes who suck blood.Itching to find out why? Young readers will find out this and so much more in this book about mosquitoes!
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Tiger Mosquitoes
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How can one distinguish male mosquitoes from female mosquitoes?
Male mosquitoes can be distinguished from female mosquitoes by their antennae, which are feathery and bushy in males and more streamlined in females. Additionally, male mosquitoes have longer and thinner abdomens compared to females, who have shorter and wider abdomens to accommodate their egg-laying organs. Finally, male mosquitoes do not bite and feed on blood, while females do in order to obtain the necessary nutrients for egg production.
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Can mosquitoes dance?
No, mosquitoes cannot dance in the traditional sense. Mosquitoes do not have the physical ability to perform complex movements associated with dancing. However, male mosquitoes do perform a type of "dancing" behavior as part of their mating ritual, where they create a buzzing sound and perform a specific flight pattern to attract females. This behavior is more of a mating display rather than actual dancing.
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Are mosquitoes useful?
Mosquitoes play a role in the ecosystem as a food source for other animals such as birds, bats, and fish. However, their primary role as disease vectors outweighs their usefulness. Mosquitoes are responsible for transmitting diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, and West Nile virus, causing significant harm to human populations worldwide. Efforts to control mosquito populations are important for public health and reducing the spread of these diseases.
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Are mosquitoes nocturnal?
Yes, mosquitoes are generally considered to be more active during the evening and night, making them nocturnal. This is because they are most active during low light conditions when they can more easily find hosts to feed on. However, some species of mosquitoes may also be active during the day, particularly in shaded or damp areas.
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Mosquitoes of the World
The definitive reference on the biology, evolution, ecology, and diversity of all known species of the world's mosquitoes.Critical for entomologists, public health professionals, and epidemiologists across the world. Biting multiple times on two, three, or more different hosts, it is no surprise that some species of mosquitoes have co-evolved with pathogens.For humans and other animals, the result has been some of the most challenging diseases known.It has been said that Anopheles gambiae, as the primary transmitter of malaria parasites to humans, is the most dangerous animal in the world.Certainly malaria has killed more people than all the wars that ever took place.Even now, despite drugs and mosquito control, malaria claims the lives of 405,000 per year.The vast majority of mosquito species are not involved in pathogen transmission to humans, but those that are make a huge impact on global health. In this two-volume set, three of the world's leading experts on mosquito disease, ecology, and systematics offer readers unique insights into the fascinating world of mosquitoes while illustrating their diagnostic morphological features in detail.Comprehensively addressing the natural diversity of mosquitoes, the book explains their life histories, bionomic traits, and the physiological and physical adaptations they evolved in response to ever-changing environmental conditions.Mosquitoes are one of the best-known groups of insects, making this book a great starting place for anyone who would like to understand entomology by knowing the details about a representative family. Volume One contains a review of the biology and diversity of mosquitoes.Biology is treated in the following chapters: • Evolution• Nomenclature• Distribution• Development• Dormancy• Mosquito Movement• Feeding and Nutrition• Excretion• Copulation and Insemination• Egg Development and OvipositionThe chapters on biology are followed by a well-illustrated summary of the characteristics of all 41 genera and of representative species of mosquitoes.This treatment of the morphological diversity of mosquitoes is accompanied by a glossary of all morphological terms used.Volume Two features• a long-awaited comprehensive mosquito taxonomic catalog detailing the current taxonomic and systematic status of all 3,698 valid species and subspecies, 41 genera, and 187 subgenera• a list of all taxa for definitive use of nomenclature• complete lists of species synonyms, distributions, key taxonomic works, and newly defined informal names• origins of scientific namesReaders will discover that some mosquitoes undertake courtship rituals, while others guard their eggs, feed solely on earthworms, or can survive as immatures under ice sheets or in salt-encrusted pools.Hundreds of drawings and high-resolution, close-up images illustrate the text.The most complete reference work on mosquitoes ever produced, Mosquitoes of the World is an unmatched resource for entomologists, public health professionals, epidemiologists, and reference libraries.
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Three Mosquitoes : The Biology of Deadly Insects
An engaging introduction to mosquitoes unravels the complex biology, evolution, and natural history of these tiny yet formidable creatures. There are more than 3,700 species of mosquitoes in the world, yet most research has focused on three that have had the greatest health impacts on humans: Aedes aegypti, Anopheles gambiae, and Culex pipiens.In Three Mosquitoes, renowned Yale biologist Jeffrey R.Powell provides a comprehensive yet accessible guide to these critical species.Powell discusses the three mosquitoes' complex biology, distributions, taxonomy, and evolutionary histories, along with their ecological and social implications.However, rather than describe each species in isolation, the book is arranged by themes and levels of biological organization (molecular, whole organism, and population).This structure reveals insightful comparisons and highlights important contrasts that might be overlooked if each species were described separately.Within this context, Powell examines mosquito-microbe associations—focusing mainly on the microbes that cause human disease—and past, present, and future efforts to control mosquito populations to reduce disease transmission. Whether you are a student, instructor, an entomologist, or a curious reader, this book offers a fascinating exploration of the genetic, ecological, and behavioral intricacies of mosquitoes that highlights their crucial roles in human history and health.
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Practical Control of Mosquitoes as Disease Vectors
Disease vector control is rapidly changing, both because of the emergence of resistance to conventional methods and the development of new and potentially game-changing techniques.This book reviews several current and future measures for controlling mosquito vectors of disease, with an emphasis on malaria vectors.Beginning with an introduction to the topic of mosquito ecology and sampling methods, the book then covers several vector-borne disease control methods.The emphasis in many of these methods is for the sufferers of the diseases to take charge of their monitoring and control.Tackling the problems facing mosquito control, the authors review the important issues of education, economic considerations and climate change before concluding with a consideration of the politics and practicalities of method choice and implementation.This book is a thought-provoking concise and practical resource for anyone interested in primary healthcare and tackling or studying mosquito disease vectors.
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Can mosquitoes crawl?
No, mosquitoes cannot crawl. They are not equipped with the necessary appendages or musculature to move in a crawling motion. Instead, mosquitoes are capable of flying and hovering, using their wings to propel themselves through the air. They are also able to land on surfaces and rest, but they do not crawl in the traditional sense.
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What helps against mosquitoes?
There are several ways to protect against mosquitoes. Using insect repellent containing DEET or picaridin can help deter mosquitoes from biting. Wearing long sleeves and pants, especially during dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are most active, can also provide a physical barrier. Additionally, using mosquito nets while sleeping and eliminating standing water around your home where mosquitoes breed can help reduce their presence.
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Do mosquitoes suck blood?
Yes, mosquitoes do suck blood. Female mosquitoes require a blood meal in order to develop their eggs. They use their specialized mouthparts to pierce the skin of their host and suck up the blood. This feeding behavior is what allows mosquitoes to transmit diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, and Zika virus.
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Can you inhale mosquitoes?
No, it is not possible to inhale mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are larger than the particles that can be inhaled into the lungs, and the body's natural defense mechanisms such as the nose hairs and mucus in the respiratory system would prevent mosquitoes from being inhaled. Additionally, mosquitoes are not attracted to the airways and are more likely to be repelled by the carbon dioxide and other chemicals present in exhaled breath.
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