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    Is it true that only female mosquitoes bite, and why?

    Question #5234. Asked by aaliyah. (Aug 19 00 2:28 AM)


    shantaram

    		Only female mosquitoes bite. They need the proteins found in blood in order to lay their eggs. The mouthparts of male mosquitoes are unsuitable for piercing skin so they only feed upon plant juices.

    http://www.microscopyu.com/galleries/phasecontrast/mosquitosmall.html

    [Link added w/slight edit of text -- Zb]

    Aug 19 00, 12:10 PM

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