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The mouth parts of a mosquito are in the shape of a needle, which allows it to pierce tissue and suck out fluids. What is the purpose of the structural adaptation?

A.to blend in with surroundings
B. To defend agianst predators
C. To move in the environment
D. To to botanical food resources

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

The mosquito's mouth, also called a proboscis, isn't just one tiny spear. It's a sophisticated system of six thin, needlelike mouthparts that scientists call stylets, each of which pierces the skin, finds blood vessels and makes it easy for mosquitoes to suck blood. And these bugs know just where to bite.

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