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Better living conditions in the Arctic isn’t entirely good news for mosquitoes

Warmer, wetter conditions like those predicted in the North are the ideal place for mosquitoes to grow up. But they might not want to do it too fast.

By Kevin McGwin August 15, 2018
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In the Arctic, just as in many other regions, changes in mosquito populations are a tangible consequence of warming temperatures. Recent research carried out in Greenland and an ongoing study in Norway are seeking to identify how more favorable living conditions for mosquitoes affect population sizes and the number of species living in the region.

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