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Mosquitoes and Human Diseases

The following points highlight the six major diseases caused by mosquitoes in man. The diseases are: 1. Malaria 2. Yellow Fever 3. Dengue Fever 4. Filariasis or Elephantiasis 5. Encephalitis 6. Dermatobia. Disease # 1. Malaria: Malaria is a deadly human disease. It is-transmitted by Anopheles', malaria is caused by a parasitic protozoan Plasmodium which spends part of its life [...]

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Structure of Honey Bee (With Diagram)

The following points highlight the three regions present in the structure of honey bee. The regions are: 1. Head 2. Thorax 3. Abdomen. Region # 1. Head: The head of honey bee is a wide and triangular structure with the apex pointed below. On the dorsolateral sides there is a pair of compound eyes and in the middle of the [...]

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Mulberry Silkworm: History, Habitat and Life Cycle

In this article we will discuss about Mulberry Silkworm:- 1. History of Mulberry Silkworm 2. Habit and Habitat of Mulberry Silkworm 3. External Features 4. Life Cycle 5. Economic Importance 6. Diseases 7. Other Silkworm Moths. History of Mulberry Silkworm: Bombyx mori is popularly called the Chinese silkworm or Mulberry silkworm moth. It is well known for genuine silk. The [...]

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