BIOLOGY

JAMB 2004 - Question 8

Biology 2004 JAMB Past Questions - Question 8: The larval stage of a mosquito is called

Choose the most appropriate option for the gap .
The larval stage of a mosquito is called
A:
B:
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

A - Itis called wriggler because it wriggles or swims up and down the stagnant wateruntil it metamorphoses into adult. It wriggles up to open the siphon orspiracle to take in atmospheric oxygen. The larval stage of a butterfly is thecaterpillar while maggot and grub are thelarvae of housefly and weevil respectively.