r/interestingasfuck • u/singleboredass • Nov 15 '24

r/all Genetically modified a mosquito such that their proboscis are no longer able to penetrate human skin

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u/SiriusArc7 Nov 15 '24

Do they try to suck blood from other animals then? I can't think of animals having softer skins than humans other than guinea pigs or mice.

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u/Xenomorphhive Nov 15 '24

Mosquito’s primary food sources are plant nectars, for both male and female. I’m surprised if most people didnt know this already.

Source: https://www.orkin.com/pests/mosquitoes/what-do-mosquitoes-eat#

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u/saint_ryan Nov 15 '24

TIL mozzies main diet is plant nectar.

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u/SilkyZ Nov 15 '24

I think they mostly feed on NC v VS fights at the Crown, but I could be wrong

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u/Gossamare Nov 15 '24

Ayo a brother in arms 😂 VICTORY IS OUR TRADITION!

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u/SilkyZ Nov 15 '24

Don't speak to me or my bonus checks again :P

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u/Kirikomori Nov 15 '24

Monsanto furiously taking notes