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.
Adults âThe male mosquito usually emerges first, and lingers near the breeding site, waiting for the females. On average, a female mosquito lives three to six weeks, but can live up to five months. The male's life span is much shorter.Both adult male and female feed on nectar and plant fluids, but it is only the female that seeks a blood meal, which most species need in order to develop their eggs.dults âThe male mosquito usually emerges first, and lingers near the breeding site, waiting for the females. On average, a female mosquito lives three to six weeks, but can live up to five months. The male's life span is much shorter.