Science suggests that mosquitoes are not important for the environment

They simply replace other nasekomye

How it would be better to live, if it were not for mosquitoes? This thought sooner or later visiting all of us. Usually this is contrary to the person who tries to be the voice of reason. This person said that if the mosquitoes disappear suddenly, the result could be the destruction of the ecosystem.

In reality, so it can not happen. Other insects may simply replace the mosquitoes in the diet of animals that feed on them. Even if some negative consequences will be, they will be accompanied by positive moments.

For example, it would be saved a million lives a year by reducing the incidence of malaria, which is spread by mosquitoes. There are many other diseases, the prevalence of which play the role of mosquitoes and their disappearance will also improve the health and financial situation in the affected areas.

Mosquitoes bring some benefit to the environment, for example, contribute to pollination and decomposition of plants. However, it may be that each species is not as vital to biodiversity, as is commonly believed.

But especially do not expect this situation. Although supporters of the idea of ​​the destruction of mosquitoes as leading to some kind of trouble, is not enough support for people still do not manage to kill all the insects due to the fact that so many of them and they spread everywhere.

via factroom.ru

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