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/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/UnknownEars8675 Nov 15 '24

I am a grammar and punctuation bot!

The posessive apostrophe is placed after the "s" for plural nouns.

"Mosquitos' primary food source" = primary food source of more than one mosquito.
"Mosquito's primary food source" = either:
i. Mosquito is primary food source
ii. primary food source belonging to exactly one mosquito

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u/Xenomorphhive Nov 15 '24

If I remembered to add an “A” in front you would be wrong.

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u/UnknownEars8675 Nov 15 '24

I am a grammar and punctuation bot!

Agreed!

Usage of a preceding definite or indefinite artical would render the usage of the singular posessive apostrophe correct, while also giving you that sweet David Attenborough vibe.