Question

The disease like malaria and filariasis are transmitted through insect vectors; vectors can be controlled by introducing fish

• A.
  $Catla$
• B.
  $Hilsa$
• C.
  $Labeo$
• D.
  $Gambusia$

Answer 1

The correct option is D

$Gambusia$
Gambusia

• Diseases like malaria and filariasis are transmitted through insect vectors (mosquitoes).
• These vectors can be controlled by introducing fish -Gambusia, which feed on the larvae of the mosquitoes thereby controlling their population.

Final answer:

b. Gambusia