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To which insect family do mosquitoes belong?

Correct answer D. Culicidae

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Mosquitoes belong to the family Culicidae in the order Diptera; it includes the genera Anopheles, Aedes and Culex, which transmit malaria, dengue and filariasis.

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Which groups of insects are considered injurious?

Correct answer C. Agricultural pests, household pests, stored grain pests, insects of domestic animals

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