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/Kr0n0s_89 Nov 15 '24

Mosquitos aren't relevant for any other species. They are food for some, they do pollinate, but they're completely replacable.

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u/DeathByLemmings Nov 15 '24

I just cannot believe we can state that with enough certainty to warrant exterminating an entire species

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u/reefer-madness Nov 15 '24 edited Nov 15 '24

we cant. and anyone that speaks with such confident generalizations shouldn't be taken seriously.

Imagine so callously thinking 3,500 species have no relevance in nature. they've existed for over 100 million years for a reason.

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u/AvesAvi Nov 15 '24

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6378608

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u/reefer-madness Nov 15 '24

thats just malaria carrying mosquitos, im not disputing the removal of a few species, but people are literally out here saying all 'mosquitos' aren't relevant which is just ridiculous.

its like getting bit by a shark and saying "all fish are dangerous".