Where mosquitoes come from
Chapter 1
Ancient roots in deep time
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Chapter 2
The watery nurseries
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Chapter 3
How they conquered the globe
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Chapter 4
The unexpected ecological roles
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YOUR GOAL
Master of Where mosquitoes come from
Ch 1 · Ancient roots in deep time
diletta Mosquito Evolution
Way back when, way back when, Even the boys were biting way back when!
Fun Fact
Prehistoric male biters: A 125-million-year-old Lebanese amber fossil proved that ancient male mosquitoes once possessed sharp, blood-sucking mouthparts.
Glossary
fossil (noun)
The preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism from a past geological age. A 46-million-year-old mosquito specimen from Montana contains the oldest direct evidence of blood-feeding.
The preserved remains or traces of a once-living organism from a past geological age. A 46-million-year-old mosquito specimen from Montana contains the oldest direct evidence of blood-feeding.
Quiz
Roughly how many different species of mosquitoes have scientists identified worldwide today?
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In which country was the oldest known mosquito fossil discovered in 125-million-year-old amber?
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What event 66 million years ago forced mosquitoes to shift their primary food source to mammals?
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What chemical do modern mosquitoes primarily use to detect a host from up to 150 feet away?