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Difference between male and female Anopheles is shown in

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Proboscis
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Wings
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Antennae
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Size
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Solution

The correct option is C Antennae
Difference between male and female
Anopheles is shown in
C) Antennae
In terms of appearance, male vs female
mosquito antennae is the simplest way
to tell the difference.males have
feathery antennae that help them
sense their potential mates wing beats.
whereas female mosquitoes have
especially plain antennae. They also
have unique mouth parts, as female
proboscises are constructed in order
to pierce human skin. In terms of
singe, female mosquitoes are generally
larger than males.

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