Standard Science Primary 3 Cycles

At which stage of its life cycle is the mosquito most difficult to kill because it does not feed and stays near the water surface?

A Larva
B Adult
C Egg
D Pupa
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Step 1: Identify the 4 stages of a mosquito life cycle. Step 2: Recall that the Pupa stage is a non-feeding, transformation stage. Step 3: Pupae breathe through tubes at the surface but do not eat.

Correct answer: Pupa

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