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What is the baby mosquito called?


A

Larva

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B

Pupa

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C

Baby

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D

Embryo

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Solution

The correct option is A

Larva


The correct option is A.

Explanation of the correct option:

  1. The life cycle of a mosquito starts from egg to adult and is generally completed in seven to eight days.
  2. The baby mosquitoes, that is, the larva, appear similar to worm-like, small creatures, which live in water.
  3. The mosquito larva is also known as wrigglers.

Explanation of the incorrect option:

Option B:

Post molting, the larva, that is, the baby mosquito moves into the pupae stage, where they develop a hard case in the shape of a comma and continue to live in the aquatic surrounding.

Option C:

A very young child in humans is known as a baby.

Option D:

The initial developmental stage of an animal while it is within the uterus of the mother or in the egg is known as an embryo.

Final answer: The baby mosquito is known as a larva.


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