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Essay / Human blood types and Aedes Aegypti mosquitoes...
This article aims to study the close relationship between human blood and the reproductive success of the Aedes Aegypti mosquito. We want to determine whether a particular type of human blood has a positive correlation with mosquito fertility and survival. Before starting the experiment, it is important to know some vital basic information about this insect. The A. Aegypti mosquito is a fascinating insect that has attracted great interest among entomologists around the world to study its complex physiology that detrimentally affects human life. It is well known that A.Aegypti is a vector of blood-borne pathogens, with dengue and yellow fever being the most common. (Gizmag)The dengue virus is responsible for creating dengue, a tropical disease that causes fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, and a characteristic measles-like rash. (Dengue Wikipedia) On the other hand, the yellow fever virus contracts yellow fever, which is an acute viral disease. It causes fever, chills, loss of appetite, nausea, muscle pain and headache. In addition, it causes 200,000 infections and 30,000 deaths per year. (Yellow Fever Wikipedia)To better understand the A.Aegypti mosquito, it is important to know the basic details of its physical characteristics. They are known to measure approximately 4 to 7 millimeters. Females are generally larger than males and are distinguished from males by small palps tipped with silver or white scales. Additionally, male mouthparts are modified to feed on nectar, while female mouthparts are modified to feed on blood. It is identified as a holometabolic insect, meaning that its different life stages are easily distinguished from each other. For example...... middle of paper ......sting Systems: Homeland Defense Corp. : Valdosta GA. HomelandDefenseCorp, nd Web. May 23, 2014. “5 human smells that attract mosquitoes. » Why do mosquitoes love me more than anyone else. Mosquito. Np, and Web. May 23, 2014"Causes and symptoms of dengue fever - useful!" UsefulOne. Np, and Web. May 23, 2014. “Transmission of dengue by the Aedes aegypti mosquito – Net against dengue virus.” Denguevirusnet. Np, and Web. May 23, 2014. “Aedes aegypti (yellow fever mosquito) fact sheet.” » cdph. Np, and Web. May 23, 2014. "EENY-434/IN792: Yellow fever mosquito Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus..." edis. Np, nd Web. May 23 2014 .