What is the point of a mosquito?

Mosquitoes seem to serve no purpose other to annoy us. But from the mosquitoes' point of view, their purpose is to make more mosquitoes. From the point of view of birds, fishes, frogs and other animals that eat them, their purpose is to provide a source of food. read more

Mosquitoes are significant to the environment as a form of natural filter. Mosquito larvae grow in water and feed on detritus that floats and clogs the surface of the water, keeping the detritus from choking off nitrogen and oxygen necessary to the survival of plants below. read more

The mosquito's achievements, by contrast, are all negative" Photo: GETTY The mosquito’s achievements, by contrast, are all negative, tied up with itching and malaria. Even from a mosquito’s point of view, this must become depressing. read more