A net to protect against the world's deadliest animal—the mosquito

InsectNews.com brief · 24m ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

When people talk about the world's deadliest animal, many think of sharks, alligators or lions. But in reality, it is a small, unassuming—yet all the more annoying—insect: the mosquito. Worldwide, more than 700,000 people die each year from diseases transmitted by mosquito bites.

When people talk about the world's deadliest animal, many think of sharks, alligators or lions. But in reality, it is a small, unassuming—yet all the more annoying—insect: the mosquito. Worldwide, more than 700,000 people die each year from diseases transmitted by mosquito bites. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking insect. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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