So whats ya point

K30a wrote:
The difference between tadpoles and mosquito larvae~~~~

Tadpoles, after they first hatch, hang out on the sides of the pond,
on the sides of plants, plant baskets and anything else they can be
next to. The difference between tadpoles and mosquito larvae is that
the mosquito larva must be at the water's surface. They will not rest
anywhere below the water's surface like tadpoles do.

When disturbed the mosquito larva wriggle away rapidly and go down
further into the pond. But they must come back up to the surface as
this is where they get their oxygen.

Tadpoles will swim away but stay down in the pond, they have gills
and do not need to come to the surface to breath. Newly hatched they
are working on their yolk sack for nurishment so they stay fairly
quiet. Later they will come to the surface for some of their feeding.

And, of course, tadpoles turn into frogs or toads and mosquitoes make
the headlines! A case of West Nile has been announced here in SE WA.
wah!!!!


k30a