- Researchers found a mosquito in Madagascar.
- This mosquito can spread malaria.
- People sent photos to help identify it.
- The mosquito was found in a tyre.
- This happened in Antananarivo, the capital.
- AI helped confirm its species.
Difficult words
- mosquito — A small flying insect that bites.
- malaria — A serious illness from a mosquito bite.
- researcher — A person who studies or investigates.Researchers
- identify — To recognize and name something.
- capital — The main city of a country.
- species — A group of living things.
- help — To make something easier or better.
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Discussion questions
- Why do you think identifying the mosquito is important?
- How can AI help in research?
- What can people do to protect themselves from malaria?
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