The mosquito is often a vector of disease. How does this relate directly to its method of obtaining food?

What will be an ideal response?


ANSWER: The mosquito is classified as a fluid feeder because the females obtain the blood of other
animals as one of its food sources. It is this practice of obtaining blood from various
animals that has the capability of spreading blood-borne pathogens from one animal to
another.

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