The fish that feeds on mosquito larvae and is used for the biological control of mosquitoes is:
Correct answer: A. Gambusia
- A. Gambusia
- B. Cutter fish
- C. Anabus
- D. Rohu
Explanation
The name "mosquitofish" was given because the fish eats mosquito larvae, and has been used more than any other fishes for the biological control of mosquitoes.
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