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What exactly is the purpose of the mosquito?

Question #85274. Asked by Jesus-Kid.
Last updated May 16 2023.

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jonnowales
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I found this interesting. Other than that though, it is as ever - to carry on the species I guess.

According to the “Mosquitoes” chapter in Kwaidan: Stories and Studies of Strange Things, by Lafcadio Hearn (1850-1904), mosquitoes are seen as reincarnations of the dead, condemned by the errors of their former lives to the condition of Jiki-ketsu-gaki, or "blood-drinking pretas".

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mosquito

Sep 03 2007, 8:00 AM
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They are a very important part of the food chain. Mosquito larvae are important food for fish and other predatory aquatic animals. Adult mosquitoes are also important food for birds, bats and other arthropods, including dragonflies and spiders.

link https://blsgmosquito.wordpress.com/mosquito-information/
link https://birdskeeping.com/do-birds-eat-mosquitoes


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Response last updated by satguru on May 16 2023.
Sep 03 2007, 8:57 AM
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