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The Humble Mosquito

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The Humble Mosquito game quiz
"It may only be little but the mosquito has been man's greatest adversary in the animal kingdom, affecting social policy and even wars."

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. The name for the mosquito comes from the Spanish language. What does it mean?
    Swamp Dweller
    Disease Carrier
    Biting Fly
    Little Fly


2. The mosquito is part of the family "Culicidae" which contains three sub-families. Which of the following is not one of the sub-families?
    Culicinae
    Toxorhynchitinae
    Chaoboridae
    Anophelinae


3. Mosquitoes are well-known for having a major role in the transmission of malaria into humans, but what exactly is that role?
    The mosquito acquires the parasite from one human and passes it on to another through its saliva
    The mosquito passes on germs acquired from dirty water to humans
    The malaria parasite develops inside the mosquito larvae
    The mosquito deposits its faeces onto a person's skin as it feeds


4. Only female mosquitoes feed on blood.
    True
    False


5. As well as malaria, which of the following diseases does the mosquito act as vector agent for?
    Dengue Fever
    Yellow Fever
    All of these
    West Nile Fever


6. Which feature of the adult insect do the pupae of Culex mosquitos lack?
    Head
    Mouth
    Abdomen
    Thorax


7. Which chemical, formerly known as Neocide, was pushed by the USA as the tool to eradicate the world's mosquito population only for its use to be declared illegal at the end of 1972?
    Permethrin
    Malathion
    Scourge
    DDT


8. Before the widespread use of insecticides what was the most effective measure employed by civil authorities against mosquito-borne disease?
    Improving the morals of the population
    The imposition of quarantine on infected areas
    Teaching the local population how to clean themselves properly
    Draining sources of standing water


9. Which drink was introduced by the British Army into its colonies to help fight the spread of malaria?
    White Rum and Lime
    Bourbon and Coke
    Gin and Tonic
    Vodka and Orange


10. How does the chemical DEET help protect against mosquitoes and malaria?
    By killing mosquitoes that come into contact with it
    By giving off a "scent" that disorients the mosquito
    By making it impossible for the malaria parasite to pass into the bloodstream
    It makes the skin impervious to the mosquito's proboscis


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Compiled May 23 13