00:00history
00:13mosquitoes have existed for over 200 million years predating both dinosaurs and mammals
00:21the oldest documented mosquito is around 125 million years old
00:28mosquitoes were notably larger in their early existence compared to modern
00:35species and have played a crucial role in Earth's ecosystem
00:42who are they?
00:44mosquitoes have lifespans ranging only a few days to several weeks
00:50a slim body grey or black measure 3 to 24 millimeters long
00:57and can fly for up to 12 kilometers 7.5 miles in a single night
01:06the males feed on nectar from flowers and other plant juices
01:11they are known as pollinators but female mosquitoes feeds on blood and lay their
01:18eggs up to 200 at a time mosquito saliva is powerful stuff and
01:25contain substances that keep our blood flowing it blocks our immune response
01:31develop itchy rash
01:33and can serve as a conduit for dangerous viruses
01:39and parasites the female finds a host and drinks a full meal of blood she then
01:47rests for two or three days to digest the meal and allow her eggs to develop
01:53she is then ready to repeat the cycle
01:57a baby mosquito came back after the first time flying
02:04his mom asked him how do you feel mom it was wonderful everyone was clapping for me
02:14mosquito type mosquitoes are a family of small flies they're about 3600 species
02:26the most dangerous first anopheles gambi this mosquito is also distinctive
02:37in appearance with its long legs and dark mottled body second
02:43anopheles funestus it is relatively large and has distinctive dark
02:50markings on its legs and a unique posture when resting three anopheles defense eye active at night
03:00it has been expanding into cities these three are deadliest mosquito species in the world due to its
03:09role in transmitting malaria four a it is aegypti nickname yellow fever mosquito this mosquito is
03:20recognizable for its black and white markings on its legs and a distinctive liar shaped pattern
03:28on its forex it is now found worldwide five a it is albepictus tiger mosquito it is known for its
03:40distinctive black and white pattern on its body and legs the last two that i mentioned are notorious for
03:49their ability to transmit several diseases including yellow fever dengue zika virus and chikungunya hey
03:59please focus pay attention we still need to go through 3595 more species haha it was a joke
04:10some people said it wasn't me the mosquito's mouth is a sophisticated system of six thin needle like mouth
04:22parts that can pierce the skin finds blood vessels and make it easy for mosquitoes to suck blood this picture
04:31it shows the six needle like mouth parts that female mosquitoes use to bite the mouth of the mosquito includes two maxilla blue to sort into the skin and two mandibles yellow to hold the tissues apart as the maxilla soars the fox draws saliva into humans with the hypopharynx green as it sucks up blood with the labrum red
04:59the first three stages egg lover and pupa are aquatic the eggs usually is laid in the stagnant
05:29water a pond a marsh a temporary puddle or a water filled hole in a tree they hatched to become
05:39larvae which feed grow and molt until they change into pupae the adult mosquito emerges from the mature pupae as it floats on the water surface
05:55people always say mosquitoes are very annoying mosquitoes are a major food source for bats birds lizards frogs spiders and other insects often because the insect is plentiful and easy to catch in standing water of lakes and streams mosquito eggs and larvae make up a substantial
06:22portion of the biomass providing food not only for fishes but also for turtles amphibians
06:32and larvae of other insects such as dragonflies how to prevent mosquito bites tips preventing them from feeding on humans can be reduced through the use of mosquito repellent
06:50long clothing long clothing that covers the arms and legs screens in open doors and windows insecticide treated mosquito bed nets
07:00and through the elimination of sources of standing water that's it everyone go show away see my lesson
07:09my lesson again
07:19what's that noise
07:21what's that noise
07:23A lot of fun!
07:31Science call.
07:35The time are coming on.
07:36They've gone to a mission.
07:39Two scientists!
07:42Oh yeah!
07:43It is a cycle with four stages.
07:47A, logo, people, mosquitoes,
07:52Run!
07:54Oh yeah!
07:56Cause...
08:04It's time to mosquitoes becoming our friends
08:07No heart beatings, we're not going to get hurt
08:09It's time to mosquitoes becoming our friends
08:12No heart beatings, we're not going to get hurt
08:15Mosquito, run!
08:35They have short lives, only two weeks
08:39And they require to have a blood meal
08:43If you feel itchy, or you feel a rash
08:47It was an insertion
08:49A mosquito bite!
08:51A mosquito bite!
08:53What's up?
08:54Oh yeah!
08:55What's up?
09:04It's time to mosquitoes becoming our friends
09:06No heart beatings, we're not going to get hurt
09:09It's time to mosquitoes becoming our friends
09:11No heart beatings, we're not going to get hurt
09:13No heart beatings, we're not going to get hurt
09:19Adventure Onion, wake up!
09:21We are going home!
09:23Uhhh!
09:24I'm glad that I was dreaming!
09:28What's that noise?
09:32Mosquito, run!
09:35What's up?
09:47Mosquito, whats up?
09:48Mosquito
09:52What's up?
09:54Mosquito
09:55R apologize?
09:58Mus viennent
09:59Whoa, what's up?
10:00Mosquito
10:02Phosphon the darts