They are larva. They are hatched full size.
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2006-12-16 13:39:58
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answered by USMCstingray 7
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The mosquito goes through four separate and distinct stages of its life cycle and they are as follows: Egg, Larva, pupa, and adult. Each of these stages can be easily recognized by their special appearance. There are four common groups of mosquitoes living in the Bay Area. They are Aedes, Anopheles, Culex, and Culiseta.
Egg : Eggs are laid one at a time and they float on the surface of the water. In the case of Culex and Culiseta species, the eggs are stuck together in rafts of a hundred or more eggs. Anopheles and Aedes species do not make egg rafts but lay their eggs separately. Culex, Culiseta, and Anopheles lay their eggs on water while Aedes lay their eggs on damp soil that will be flooded by water. Most eggs hatch into larvae within 48 hours.
Larva : The larva (larvae - plural) live in the water and come to the surface to breathe. They shed their skin four times growing larger after each molting. Most larvae have siphon tubes for breathing and hang from the water surface. Anopheles larvae do not have a siphon and they lay parallel to the water surface. The larva feed on micro-organisms and organic matter in the water. On the fourth molt the larva changes into a pupa.
Pupa: The pupal stage is a resting, non-feeding stage. This is the time the mosquito turns into an adult. It takes about two days before the adult is fully developed. When development is complete, the pupal skin splits and the mosquito emerges as an adult.
Adult: The newly emerged adult rests on the surface of the water for a short time to allow itself to dry and all its parts to harden. Also, the wings have to spread out and dry properly before it can fly.
2006-12-16 13:41:07
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answered by Ask Jeeves? No Ask Belbiz6! 2
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Mosquitos are born as larvae which live just under the surface of water, breathing the air above. When the larvae are hatched, they climb from their "sack" and start life as those irritating pesky pests.
2006-12-16 13:40:19
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answered by ? 2
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Who cares? all i know is that they are annoying little things that cause malaria. But seriously, they are like any other insect or fly and they go thru the same life cycle.
2006-12-16 20:13:03
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answered by Nana T. 2
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There are larvae. If you've ever seen really tiny worms in your toilet water that's what they are. Really gross but true.
2006-12-16 14:52:46
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answered by CattGirl 2
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