blood meal
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of blood meal
First recorded in 1885–90
Example Sentences
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“Mosquitoes are not long lived, but they can live for a few weeks and they’ll take a blood meal every four days,” Sinnis said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
When a mosquito takes a blood meal, it also swallows any viruses or parasites living in its host’s blood.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Female mosquitoes that had recently taken a blood meal were separated and studied in the lab.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 15, 2026
“You need to be able to keep the blood meal fluid and prevent the host from kicking you out,” Dr. Ben Mans, who studies hematophages at South Africa’s Agricultural Research Council, told Salon.
From Salon ● Oct. 31, 2024
If you use bark, add a nitrogen source such as blood meal.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 14, 2024
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