Chapter 1
Ancient roots in deep time
Chapter 2
The watery nurseries
Chapter 3
How they conquered the globe
Chapter 4
The unexpected ecological roles
YOUR GOAL
Master of Where mosquitoes come from
Ch 4 · The unexpected ecological roles
diletta Mosquito Pollination
Sweet nectar, sweet nectar! Yeah, we keep the forest in bloom.
diletta Learn how scientists use bacteria to fight mosquito populations and stop the spread of diseases in this educational infographic.
diletta Explore the crucial role of mosquito larvae as the foundation of aquatic food webs. View this educational diagram detailing freshwater ecosystems.
BETA
diletta Play Wiggly Water Friends to discover where mosquitoes come from and learn about the unexpected ecological roles of their aquatic larvae.
Fun Fact
Chocolate helpers: Some species of tiny biting midges, close relatives of mosquitoes, are the primary pollinators of the cacao tree, making chocolate possible.
Quiz
Which of the following creatures is a major natural predator of adult mosquitoes in the air?
Quiz
In aquatic ecosystems, what do mosquito larvae feed on that helps clean and filter the water?
Quiz
What natural, harmless bacterium is injected into mosquitoes to prevent them from transmitting viruses like dengue?
Quiz
What close relative of the mosquito is the primary pollinator of the cacao tree, making chocolate production possible?