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Mosquitoes get the ‘I’m full’ signal from their butts, not their brains

Mosquitoes get the ‘I’m full’ signal from their butts, not their brains

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  • Mosquitoes use their butts to determine when they're full
  • Signals from rectal cells inform them of satiety
  • This mechanism prevents unnecessary bites on humans
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