Word: bellottii
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Dates: during 1960-1969
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Entomologist Ernest Bay has pinned his hopes on the little Cynolebias bellottii, or Argentine pearlfish. Almost alone it keeps large areas of Argentina and Brazil relatively free of mosquitoes. Immediately after hatching in the waters of low-lying flood plains the tiny fish begins eating mosquito larvae. By the time it reaches its mature length of 1½ in. to 3 in. a few weeks later, it is able to consume about 50 larvae...
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