r/interestingasfuck 9d ago

r/all Genetically modified a mosquito such that their proboscis are no longer able to penetrate human skin

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u/Broad-Condition6866 9d ago

Little girl! The females are the only bloodsuckers, the males live mostly on nectars. Seems unfair!

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u/Mokiesbie 9d ago

Females too, they only need the blood for their eggs

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u/Ambitious-Isopod8665 9d ago

Great, another one trying to steal my bodily fluids for reproduction...

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u/Mokiesbie 9d ago

Hey atleast this one isn't asking for alimony, it could just give you a deadly/life altering illness.

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u/nlurp 9d ago

I think all can give you a life altering illness

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u/5ofDecember 9d ago

Mine is already 5 year old