Multiple choice general knowledge

How many teeth does a mosquito have?

  1. 47

  2. 0

  3. 65

  4. 6
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Explanation

Mosquitoes have 47 sharp teeth arranged in their proboscis, the needle-like mouthpart they use to pierce skin. These teeth help make a clean incision and anchor the mosquito while it feeds. The number 47 is the scientifically accepted count for mosquito teeth.

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