Myth: Mosquito has 47 teeth
Reality: A mosquito’s proboscis has 47 sharp edges on its tip to help it cut through skin and even protective layers of clothing. Perhaps this is where the rumor of “mosquito teeth” comes from. Unlike human teeth, however, these sharp edges are not used to chew food since blood is already in a liquid form.
Source: https://www.mosquitnoband.com/do-mosquitoes-have-teeth/
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