Mosquitoes play several important roles in the ecosystem, despite being considered pests by humans. Here are some of the purposes that mosquitoes serve:
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Pollination: Mosquitoes are pollinators, with their primary food source being flower nectar.
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Food source: Mosquitoes are part of the food web and serve as important prey for other wildlife, including fish, birds, bats, and frogs.
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Biological control: Mosquitoes are considered biological control agents, helping to keep insect populations under control.
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Mosquito larvae: Mosquito larvae are food for fish, frogs, dragonfly nymphs, and birds that feed on water insects.
While mosquitoes have a purpose in the ecosystem, they are also responsible for transmitting several harmful diseases to humans and animals, such as malaria, West Nile virus, encephalitis, yellow fever, dengue fever, filariasis, and Zika.
