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Larva of mosquito is called as

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Imago
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Caterpillar
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C
Wriggler
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Both A and C
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Solution

The correct option is C Wriggler
  • Imago is the last stage of an insect which is the adult stage.
  • Caterpillar is the larva of butterflies.
  • Larva of the mosquitoes is the wriggler. The wriggler lives in the water for about 5-14 days depending upon the water temperature, feeds, and develops into the third stage of the life cycle called, a pupa or tumbler.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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