What are the adaptations of mosquito larvae?

Without a doubt, adaptations are crucial to an animal's survival in a ecosystem. Without any adaptations, animals will go extinct in their ever changing environment. The mosquito, especially the female mosquito has specialized mouth parts designed to pierce skin and suck blood. read more

No matter what the mosquito species, water is essential for breeding. The larval stage is aquatic and mosquito larval habitats are many and varied. Mosquito larvae prefer still water and can be found in water holding containers, tree holes, roadside ditches, low lying areas, swamps, and tidal salt marshes. read more

Larval mosquitoes are entirely aquatic and feature special adaptations for breathing underwater given their tracheal breathing system (sans gills). Instead of connecting to external paired spiracles along their body segments, mosquito larvae obtain air by poking a breathing or tracheal tube through the water surface. read more