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Larvae of Culex floats on the surface of water with their heads

A

Directed upwards

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Directed downwards

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C

Parallel to surface

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Attached to surface of water

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Solution

The correct option is A Directed downwards
The larva is the Culex is a bottom feeder. It is relatively larger and lighter in color. During the intake of air, the head hangs downwards at an angle of 45 degrees to the surface of the water.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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