Question
Which among the following is not true about the vector shown in photograph below?
A. Are recurrent day time biters.
B. Eggs cannot survive more than 1 week without water.
C. Transmits dengue fever.
D. Prefer breeding in stagnant water.
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Correct Answer » B
Explanation
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Ans: B. Eggs cannot survive more than 1 week without water.
The vector shown in the photograph above represents aedes mosquito.
In case of aedes agegyti, moisture is a limiting factor for egg survival with surival at higher humidities and eggs may hatch even after 16 weeks at higher humidities.
About other options
- The female aedes arc fearless biters, and they bite chiefly during the day.
- They bite repeatedly to have 1-3 blood meals.
- Aedes transmits dengue fever.
- Aedes prefer artificial collection of water (stagnant water).
