Female Anopheles can be distinguished from female Culex because it sits
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Correct Answer: Option B
Detailed Explanation:
Female Anopheles mosquitoes rest with their bodies at an angle (approximately 45°) to the surface, with abdomen pointing upward.
Female Culex mosquitoes rest parallel to the surface with their bodies held horizontally.
This resting posture difference is a key morphological identification feature used in vector surveillance and malaria control programs.
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