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Female Anopheles mosquito feeds on human blood. What is the food of male Anopheles mosquito ?


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  1. Malaria is induced by the parasite Plasmodium vivax.
  2. Female Anopheles mosquito is a carrier of the disease malaria.
  3. The male Anopheles mosquito feeds on plant juices/nectar or other sources of sugar.
  4. The disease shows signs such as fever, chills, fatigue, and much more.

Final answer: Plant juices or other sources of sugar is the food of the male Anopheles mosquito.


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