Ologies with Alie Ward Culicidology (MOSQUITOES) Part 1 with Fhallon Ware-Gilmore
Jun 5, 2024
Dr. Fhallon Ware-Gilmore, a CDC officer and Culicidologist, discusses fascinating mosquito facts like their feeding habits, attraction to specific hosts, high-pitched sounds, and mouthparts. She sheds light on keeping mosquitoes at bay and upcoming topics on diseases and repellents. Discover the world of mosquitoes and why they're more than just blood-sucking pests.
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Mosquitoes: Deadliest Animal
- Mosquitoes are the deadliest animal to humans, causing about 1 million deaths yearly.
- This is due to the pathogens they transmit, like malaria, dengue, and West Nile virus.
Mosquito Appearance
- Mosquitoes have scales, causing some to appear striped like tigers or bumblebees.
- These scales can be iridescent, with some species having sapphire blue scales.
Appreciation for Mosquitoes
- Fhallon Ware-Gilmore admits to having a soft spot for mosquitoes, despite studying their role in disease transmission.
- She acknowledges their ecological role and beauty, advocating against total eradication.