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The mosquitofish is native to the sourthern United States. However, since about 1900, the mosquitofish has been introduced to many other regions, both in the U.S. and abroad.

Why do you think this species has been spread around?

  1. For sport fishing
  2. By accident
  3. For use as a biological control agent of mosquitoes
  4. As part of the aquarium trade, because they are easy to maintain and are pretty

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