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Semi-protected edit request on 7 June 2024

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In “Ecology” section, first sentence uses “commonest” which is grammatically incorrect. Replace with “most common” 24.38.94.98 (talk) 17:06, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Both forms are correct, so no, there's no editing needed here. Chiswick Chap (talk) 17:21, 7 June 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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Lokesh parkav (talk) 14:54, 15 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Please change Accordingly to NCERT on the basis of NEET Mosquito is not considered as parasite

Not done No, see below. You shouldn't have started a separate thread for that but never mind. Chiswick Chap (talk) 15:28, 15 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Is mosquito is a parasite

According to "NCERT",The mosquito feeds on human blood for reproduction and not for its survival, therefore, it is not considered as a parasite. Lokesh parkav (talk) 14:58, 15 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

There is no such universal definition or requirement. You may like to note that evolutionary ecologists are quite clear that micropredators like mosquitoes are a kind of (ecto)parasite, while medical parasitologists see medically-interesting parasites as species that spend parts of their lives either inside (like malaria parasites) or firmly attached to the host's body (like lice) ... in other words, it's a matter of point of view. The article is pretty clear on all this already. All the best, Chiswick Chap (talk) 15:27, 15 August 2024 (UTC)[reply]

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The redirect Mozze has been listed at redirects for discussion to determine whether its use and function meets the redirect guidelines. Readers of this page are welcome to comment on this redirect at Wikipedia:Redirects for discussion/Log/2024 November 22 § Mozze until a consensus is reached. cogsan _{(nag me) (stalk me)} 20:50, 22 November 2024 (UTC)[reply]