In Australia live underground mosquitoes Bashny.Net

It seems to be already known to us, and so blood-sucking extremely disgusting. However, Australian scientists have discovered a kind of mosquito Culex molestus, who surpassed his fellows. This mosquito has adapted to live and multiply in the dark crevices of sewers and underground cities. Most mosquito larvae develop in lakes, puddles or wetlands, and their urban relatives of those used for the reproductive needs of septic tanks and drain pipes.

The discovery, which made Cameron Webb School of Medicine in Sydney, raises the question of the need for fundamental changes in the system of reservoirs. Developers now have the current system, according to Webb, unknowingly created ideal conditions for mosquitoes breeding - so much that it threatens not only the repeated increase in the mosquito population, opportunists, but can lead to outbreaks of serious diseases.

In addition, research has shown enormous mosquito resistance to changes in habitat. They find their place in a variety of ecological niches, including the part of the coast, flooded during high tide or sources with meltwater in the Alps.

Webb argues that track the habitat of mosquitoes is extremely difficult. To collect enough material for the research he and his team for two years examined collectors for storm water throughout Australia. It was only when he reached the septic blocks of city parks, decided that jackpot. Abandoned septic tanks were simply perfect for this type of maternity hospital mosquitoes.

Another difference between urban mosquito Culex molestus is that they can lay more eggs before they go on the hunt. Most of their relatives all the way around: first, they need to eat, and only then they are ready to breed. A female vampire mosquitoes our first game lay eggs using nutrients pripasёnnye advance, and then, with a clear conscience, fly in search of vital blood.

Such biological trick, most likely originated from the inability to find a suitable underground to feed the animals. With it, the mosquitoes can breed all year round without interruption.

Underground mosquitoes - not a new phenomenon. During World War II, a very similar kind of mosquitoes plagued London Underground passengers.

via factroom.ru