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@mark said in Mildly interesting:
I suppose we would have to determine if the ability of a mosquito biting animals is something of any value.
Many animals rely on mosquitoes as a part of their diet, playing an important role in maintaining ecological balance. Here are some key examples:
Insects and Arthropods:
- Dragonflies – Both dragonfly adults and larvae (nymphs) feed on mosquitoes, especially during the mosquito’s aquatic larval stage.
- Damselflies – Similar to dragonflies, damselflies prey on mosquitoes in both their larval and adult stages.
- Spiders – Various species of spiders capture mosquitoes in their webs as part of their diet.
- Beetles – Some species of beetles, particularly aquatic ones, feed on mosquito larvae.
Birds:
- Swallows – These birds are known for catching mosquitoes and other flying insects in flight.
- Purple Martins – A species of swallow, Purple Martins are believed to eat mosquitoes, though they generally feed on a wide variety of flying insects.
- Bats – Many species of bats consume mosquitoes, although mosquitoes form only a small part of their overall diet.
Fish:
- Mosquitofish – These small freshwater fish (Gambusia) are known to eat large numbers of mosquito larvae in ponds and wetlands.
- Guppies – In some areas, guppies are introduced to help control mosquito populations by consuming their larvae.
Amphibians:
- Frogs and Tadpoles – Tadpoles of some frog species consume mosquito larvae, and adult frogs may eat adult mosquitoes as part of their diet.
- Newts and Salamanders – These amphibians, especially in their larval stages, may feed on mosquito larvae.
Reptiles:
- Lizards – In some regions, small lizards may eat mosquitoes, although this is not a primary food source for most species.
While mosquitoes are a nuisance to humans, they play a role in many food webs, especially in wetland ecosystems where they contribute to the diets of various species.
wrote on 11 Oct 2024, 01:37 last edited by@George-K said in Mildly interesting:
@mark said in Mildly interesting:
I suppose we would have to determine if the ability of a mosquito biting animals is something of any value.
Many animals rely on mosquitoes as a part of their diet, playing an important role in maintaining ecological balance. Here are some key examples:
Insects and Arthropods:
- Dragonflies – Both dragonfly adults and larvae (nymphs) feed on mosquitoes, especially during the mosquito’s aquatic larval stage.
- Damselflies – Similar to dragonflies, damselflies prey on mosquitoes in both their larval and adult stages.
- Spiders – Various species of spiders capture mosquitoes in their webs as part of their diet.
- Beetles – Some species of beetles, particularly aquatic ones, feed on mosquito larvae.
Birds:
- Swallows – These birds are known for catching mosquitoes and other flying insects in flight.
- Purple Martins – A species of swallow, Purple Martins are believed to eat mosquitoes, though they generally feed on a wide variety of flying insects.
- Bats – Many species of bats consume mosquitoes, although mosquitoes form only a small part of their overall diet.
Fish:
- Mosquitofish – These small freshwater fish (Gambusia) are known to eat large numbers of mosquito larvae in ponds and wetlands.
- Guppies – In some areas, guppies are introduced to help control mosquito populations by consuming their larvae.
Amphibians:
- Frogs and Tadpoles – Tadpoles of some frog species consume mosquito larvae, and adult frogs may eat adult mosquitoes as part of their diet.
- Newts and Salamanders – These amphibians, especially in their larval stages, may feed on mosquito larvae.
Reptiles:
- Lizards – In some regions, small lizards may eat mosquitoes, although this is not a primary food source for most species.
While mosquitoes are a nuisance to humans, they play a role in many food webs, especially in wetland ecosystems where they contribute to the diets of various species.
What does that have to do with the ability of the female to bite animals?
And they "contribute" but they aren't the entire diet.
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This artificial plant guzzles CO2 and makes electricity.
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Who will pin on the new stars?
That could get messy.
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Paweł Kuczyński (Poland), a graduate of the Fine Arts Academy in Poznań, has been awarded more than 140 prizes and distinctions for creating thought-provoking illustrations that comment on social, economic, and political issues through satire.
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In 1936, the "dog sack" was invented to keep cars clean while traveling with pets. This canvas bag attached to the outside of the car, allowing dogs to ride safely with an air hole for them to enjoy the breeze.
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@jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:
@Mik said in Mildly interesting:
I hope this brings closure to the family.
They can sit Shiva, too!
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@jon-nyc said in Mildly interesting:
@Mik said in Mildly interesting:
I hope this brings closure to the family.
They can sit Shiva, too!
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@George-K said in Mildly interesting:
@Mik the next thing they'll tell me is that he was gay.
If he was Trans, Columbus Day comes back as a major holiday…
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How to Make a Compass
- Place a 90 cm stick on the ground and put a small rock where the tip of the shadow falls.
- Wait ten to fifteen minutes and place a second rock at the point where the tip of the shadow has also moved.
- Draw a line between the two points. This is an east-west line.
- Place the tip of your left foot on the first rock and the tip of your right foot on the second rock; now you will be facing north.
🧐Anywhere on Earth, the first shadow mark is west, and the second is east.
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How to Make a Compass
- Place a 90 cm stick on the ground and put a small rock where the tip of the shadow falls.
- Wait ten to fifteen minutes and place a second rock at the point where the tip of the shadow has also moved.
- Draw a line between the two points. This is an east-west line.
- Place the tip of your left foot on the first rock and the tip of your right foot on the second rock; now you will be facing north.
🧐Anywhere on Earth, the first shadow mark is west, and the second is east.
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