Researchers identified a new mosquito in Madagascar. This species, Anopheles stephensi, can carry malaria. Local people helped by sending photos from their smartphones. The photos were submitted through an app called GLOBE Observer.
This photo showed a mosquito larva found in a tyre. Researchers trained AI to recognize this species. Citizen science can improve mosquito monitoring and help control their spread.
Difficult words
- mosquito — A small flying insect that can bite.
- species — A group of similar living things.
- carry — To have and transport something.
- malaria — A disease spread by mosquito bites.
- photos — Pictures taken with a camera.
- monitoring — Watching or keeping track of something.
- control — To manage or regulate something.
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Discussion questions
- Why is citizen science important in research?
- How do you think technology helps in studying wildlife?
- What are some ways to control mosquito populations?
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