Mosquito larva feeding. Light microscope footage of the head, thorax and some abdominal segments of a mosquito larva (family Culicidae) as it feeds. The larva feeds by wafting food particles into its mouth using the beating hairs of its mouth brushes to create a current. Mosquito larvae are aquatic and breathe through spiracles located on their abdomen, or through a siphon (breathing tube) on the end of their body. They feed on algae and other detritus suspended in the water. | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Fox, Frank |
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Länge: | 01:19 Minuten |
Seitenverhältnis: | 16:9 |
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