Mosquitoes evolved to favor human blood in arid environments: study

The video discusses the Aedes aegypti mosquito, known for spreading yellow fever, originating from sub-Saharan Africa. It explores the mosquito's varied blood preferences, noting that urban mosquitoes are more inclined to bite humans. Researchers suggest this adaptation may be due to reliance on human water storage in arid regions. Climate change could exacerbate this tendency, potentially increasing the spread of tropical diseases.

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