Bitten by 1000 Deadly Mosquitoes!

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There are over 3000 mosquito species globally, causing over 1 million deaths annually from mosquito-borne diseases. Catherine Pruszynski, a mosquito expert, educates and entertains by growing mosquitoes in her lab, highlighting the deadly nature of the yellow fever mosquito.

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  • Mosquitoes are responsible for over 1 million deaths annually due to mosquito-borne diseases, highlighting the significant impact of these insects on global health.
  • Catherine Pruszynski's unique approach of growing and studying mosquitoes in her lab not only educates but also entertains, offering a distinctive perspective on understanding these disease-carrying insects.

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Recent questions

  • How many mosquito species exist worldwide?

    Over 3000

  • What is the name of the deadliest mosquito species?

    Aedes aegypti

  • What is the purpose of mosquitoes' proboscis?

    Extracting blood

  • How do mosquitoes facilitate blood flow while feeding?

    Anticoagulant

  • What product provides relief from mosquito bites?

    Chiggerex

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Deadly Mosquitoes: A Lab Experiment

  • There are over 3000 mosquito species globally, causing over 1 million deaths annually from mosquito-borne diseases.
  • Catherine Pruszynski, a mosquito expert, has a lab where she educates and entertains by growing mosquitoes.
  • The yellow fever mosquito, also known as Aedes aegypti, is one of the deadliest mosquito species.
  • A lab colony of mosquitoes, never exposed to the outdoors, was grown for an experiment involving 1000 mosquitoes.
  • The process of being bitten by mosquitoes involves their proboscis, which has six needles for extracting blood.
  • Mosquitoes use an anticoagulant to facilitate blood flow while feeding, causing itching and swelling in humans.
  • Chiggerex, a product with benzocaine, aloe, and chamomile, provides immediate relief from mosquito bites by reducing itching and swelling.
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