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I was wondering if you could send me some info. on the benefits or job of the male mosquito in out environment, or any other related stuff to male mosquitos


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This should be easy to find in any library. A short too-simple answer is some male mosquitoes pollinate some flowers, and of course they are necessary to make more mosquitoes.

J. Elliott


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