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Why is Gambusia introduced into drains and ponds? - Biology

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Why is Gambusia introduced into drains and ponds?

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Gambusia is a natural enemy of the larva and pupa of mosquitoes, as it feeds upon them and thus helps control the breeding of mosquitoes. So, it is introduced into drains and ponds.

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Chapter 12: Microbes in Human Welfare - Test Your Progress [Page 502]

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Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 12 Microbes in Human Welfare
Test Your Progress | Q 9. | Page 502
Nootan Biology [English] Class 12 ISC
Chapter 10 Human Health and Diseases
TEST YOUR PROGRESS | Q 19. | Page 428
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