Question

Which of these best explains why mosquito populations show an exponential increase followed by a die off on a seasonal basis with a regular pattern?

Answer 1

B. Mosquitoes are limited by temperature, with reproduction levels high in the spring and summer and low in the fall and winter.

-Explanation:

Since mosquitoes reproduce when the temperatures are warm, their populations undergo a predictable increase in the warmer months. The first frost will kill many of the larvae and decrease the reproduction of these short-lived individuals.

Answer 2

B) Mosquitoes are limited by temperature, with reproduction levels high in the spring and summer and low in the fall and winter.

Step-by-step explanation:

Mosquitoes are limited by temperature, with reproduction levels high in the spring and summer and low in the fall and winter.