Safari 662616 Life Cycle of A Mosquito

Product Description

Mosquitos begin life in the water, where their eggs are laid in floating rafts. The larvae that emerge feed on organic material in the water while developing into pupae. Days later, an adult mosquito emerges from the water, waits for its wings to dry, and flies off. Mosquitos go through a radical transformation, spending three out of four stages living in water. As adults, only females drink blood; males are only interested in mating. These flexible figures show how mosquitos advance through extremely distinct stages. The adult measures 4 inches from wingtip to wingtip, so all the details are magnified. Mosquitos have pestered the rest of the animal kingdom since at least the Cretaceous period, and they sometimes became trapped in amber. Today, over 3,000 species live worldwide, and they aren’t very picky eaters. Not only do mosquitos feed on human blood, but they also bite birds, mammals, and even other insects. Because they transfer diseases like West Nile and Malaria, they are considered the deadliest creatures on Earth. Interestingly, only the females have a taste for blood; males drink from flowers, and are therefore pollinators.

Features

• In-depth Life Cycle: This set showcases the complete life cycle of a mosquito, starting from the floating egg rafts, through the larva and pupa stages, to the winged adult mosquito.
• Scientifically Accurate: Based on the Culicidae species, this collection accurately illustrates the distinctive features of each life stage of a mosquito.
• Educational and Entertaining: This set is designed to educate children about insect biology and life cycles while keeping them engaged and entertained.
• Child-Safe: All Safari Ltd products are non-toxic and BPA free, ensuring a safe play and learning environment.
• Ideal Size: The adult mosquito figure measures 4 inches from wingtip to wingtip, providing easy-to-handle, magnified details.

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