Question

Mosquito larvae can be prevented to grow in ponds$/$ rice fields by inoculating them with

• A. Microcystis
• B. Aphanizomenon
• C. Oscillatoria
• D. Aulosira

Answer 1

The correct option is A Microcystis

There are different ways to prevent mosquito larvae to grow in ponds and rice fields. These can be done by not allowing the water to get stagnant. Also, it can be prevented by inoculating it with Microcystis cyanobacteria. Microcystis aeruginosa causes death of the larvae by producing neurotoxins and hepatotoxins.

Thus, the correct answer is 'Microcystis.'