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Does Mosquito Transfer HIV Virus?

Comments Yessi Pratiwi — March 14, 2009 / 12:04 pm

Mosquito, a tiny creature and yet a fearsome enemy for human. These nasty, blood-sucking, itchy, irritating insect, is also known as disease-carrying pests. They transmit viruses and parasite while they blood feasting. Yellow fever, Dengue, and West Nile virus for example, or malaria and filariasis. However, mosquitoes do not transmit HIV or AIDS. Thanks to [...]

Ants can Lift 20 Times Their Own Body Weight

Comments Yessi Pratiwi — January 4, 2009 / 2:46 am

Among other funny animals or (perhaps) insects, ants may be my favorite. They are so small, funny, yet energetic and agile. Among other animals, ants also known to have some unique capabilities. Phisically, ants have bodies that contain three major segments: the head, the thorax, and the abdomen. The head of the ant has a pair [...]

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