Would mosquito's be considered parasites?

Question

Well they do feed of blood do they not?

Answer 1

I would say no, but it depends on the definition.  Biologically, a 'parasite' usually lives ON or IN the host, mosquitoes do not do that.

It is a little more poetic, perhaps, but another definition of a parasite could be any person/organism that recieves some benefit from another person/organism without giving anything in return.  By that definition, a mosquito is a parasite.  But then, by that definition, a lion is a parasite when it eats a zebra.  I think the second definition applies better to people and social situations.

Answer 2

NO O O OO OO

Answer 3

Yes they are considered parasites. Just like some humans are considered parasites cause they feed off people or systems and live of other people and things.

Answer 4

Yes, they must feed on another animal and therefore are a parasite. They also are vectors of other parasites. Females feed on blood, males feed on nector.

Answer 5

no

Answer 6

if it feed off another animal.. that's called a predator..

i dont know who the h**l is the thumbs down troll in this thread.. but no they are not parasites..