The Humble Mosquito

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

3. Mosquitoes are well-known for having a major role in the transmission of malaria into humans, but what exactly is that role? The malaria parasite develops inside the mosquito larvae 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 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? Mouth Abdomen Head 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? DDT Scourge Permethrin Malathion

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? Gin and Tonic Vodka and Orange Bourbon and Coke White Rum and Lime

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