are mosquitoes animals
Mosquitoes are small, midge-like flies which comprise the family Culicidae. Females of most species are ectoparasites, whose tube-like mouthparts (called a proboscis) pierce the hosts' skin to consume blood. The word mosquito (formed by mosca and diminutive ito) is Spanish for little fly . The larva of the worm breaks out of the mosquito’s mouthparts during feeding and drops to the dog’s skin. The larva will then enter the skin through the hole made by the mosquito. In 70-90 days, the larva will reach the dog’s heart where it will stay and develop into an adult. Mosquitoes are members of a family of nematocerid flies: the Culicidae (from the Latin culex, genitive culicis, meaning midge or gnat). Superficially, mosquitoes resemble crane flies (family Tipulidae) and chironomid flies (family Chironomidae). Mosquitoes also carry dengue fever, which causes a rash and extreme muscle and joint pain. It can be fatal if not treated properly. So, forget lions, tigers and bears -- turn your paranoia to the teeny mosquito buzzing near your ear. It's one scary little beast. All warm-blooded vertebrates. Veterinary Impact: Large populations of mosquitoes can cause irritation and extensive blood loss to livestock; this can result in reduced productivity and sometimes even death. Mosquitoes have been implemented to carry many different disease pathogens and viruses that infect vertebrates. The mosquito was the first arthropod (creatures with hard exoskeletons and jointed legs, i.e. insects, crustaceans, arachnids) found to transmit parasites to vertebrates (animals with backbones). The US alone spends hundreds of millions of dollars annually to control populations of mosquitoes. The Most Deadly Animals: Mosquitoes. The most deadly ­animal in the world is the mosquito. It might seem impossible that something so miniscule can kill so many people, but it's true. Mosquito bites result in the deaths of more than 1 million people every year [source: WHO ]. In addition to malaria, mosquitoes carry the West Nile virus and dengue fever. West Nile is a disease the insects pick up from infected birds. It affects the nervous system and, like malaria, can be very serious in people with lowered immune systems. Mosquito larvae spend the majority of their time either at the water surface or at the bottom of the water column. The male larvae grow a tad bit faster than the female larvae and pupate a day earlier. Some mosquitoes also attack invertebrates, mainly arthropods. Though the loss of blood is seldom of any importance to the victim, the saliva of the mosquito often causes an irritating rash that is a serious nuisance. Much more serious though, are the roles of many species of mosquitoes as vectors of diseases. In passing from host to host, some transmit extremely harmful infections such as malaria, yellow fever, west Nile virus, dengue fever, filariasis, and other arboviruses, rendering it the deadliest animal family in the world.
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