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Question: Wriggler is the larva of a A. Cockroach B. Mosquito C. Butterfly D. Housefly...
Wriggler is the larva of a
A. Cockroach
B. Mosquito
C. Butterfly
D. Housefly
Solution
Active immature form of insect especially one that differs greatly from the adult and forms the stage between egg and pupa. Or, An immature form of other animals that undergoes some metamorphosis.
Step by step answer: A mosquito is any member of a group of small insects belonging to the order Diptera. Diphtheria institute mosquitoes in the family Culicidae. The word mosquito is Spanish for the little fly. Mosquitoes have a cylinder segmented body, one pair of wings, one pair of halteres, three pairs of long hair like legs, and elongated mouthparts.
The mosquito life cycle consists of egg, larva, pupa, and adult stage. Egg hatch to become Lava which grows until they are able to change into a pupa.
The larva of a mosquito is known as Wriggler. The adult mosquito emerges from the mature pupa as it floats at the water surface.
Hence, the correct answer is ( B )
Some additional information :
Mosquito belongs to the Animal kingdom in Phylum Arthropoda. Arthropoda is the biggest Phylum in the animal kingdom. Over two-thirds of all species named on earth belong to arthropods. They have an organ-system level of organization. They are bilaterally symmetrical and triploblastic animals The body is segmented and coelomate is present. The body of arthropods is covered by a chitinous exoskeleton. The body consists of the head thorax and the abdomen. They have jointed appendages.
Note: Mosquitoes are vectors of many diseases . Such as malaria, chikungunya, and dengue fever. By transmitting diseases mosquitoes cause the deaths of more people than any other animal.