1 When you throw rocks at someone, this is an example of a time when you pelt him with rocks. 2  When hail stones are continually falling, this is an example of pelt with hail. 3  to throw things at; strike with or as with missiles.  to beat or pound heavily and repeatedly.
A: Only certain species of mosquitoes of the Anopheles genusâand only females of those speciesâcan transmit malaria.Malaria is caused by a one-celled parasite called a Plasmodium. Female Anopheles mosquitoes pick up the parasite from infected people when they bite to obtain blood needed to nurture their eggs.alaria is caused by a one-celled parasite called a Plasmodium. Female Anopheles mosquitoes pick up the parasite from infected people when they bite to obtain blood needed to nurture their eggs.
Many people do not realize that mosquitoes are vectors of several human diseases including malaria, encephalitis, yellow fever, dengue, and filariasis. Mosquitoes spread West Nile virus from birds to people and horses. Adult mosquitoes are slender, long-legged insects.They have round heads and long, slender wings.When they are resting, the wings lie flat on the insectâs back. Both male and female mosquitoes feed on honeydew, nectar, and plant juices.osquitoes spread West Nile virus from birds to people and horses. Adult mosquitoes are slender, long-legged insects. They have round heads and long, slender wings. When they are resting, the wings lie flat on the insectâs back. Both male and female mosquitoes feed on honeydew, nectar, and plant juices.