Yes, mosquitoes have cells. In fact, they have various types of cells that perform different functions within their bodies.
Evidence of Cells in Mosquitoes
Several sources confirm the presence of cells in mosquitoes:
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Blood Cells: Mosquitoes possess blood cells, also known as hemocytes. These are categorized into granulocytes, oenocytoids, and prohemocytes. These cells are crucial for transporting oxygen and carrying out other vital functions. (Source: Unbiased classification of mosquito blood cells by single-cell...) A single mosquito might have as few as 500 blood cells in circulation. (Source: Unbiased classification of mosquito blood cells by single-cell...)
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Nerve Cells: Female mosquitoes have specialized nerve cells called cpA neurons that detect carbon dioxide, allowing them to locate humans and other potential hosts. (Source: How Mosquitoes Detect People)
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Brain Cells: Mosquitoes possess brains containing approximately 200,000 neurons and other cells. (Source: Fruit Flies and Mosquitos Are 'Brainier' Than Most People Suspect...) While significantly fewer than a human brain's 86 billion neurons, this demonstrates the complexity of their nervous system and the presence of numerous cells.
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Other Cells: Mosquito cells are involved in various processes, including the immune response and the regulation of cytokines. (Source: Mosquito saliva alone has profound effects on the human immune...) Research also shows that mosquito cells are not always receptive to certain viruses; for example, SARS-CoV-2 doesn't replicate in Aedes mosquito cells. (Source: SARS-CoV-2 Does Not Replicate in Aedes Mosquito Cells nor...)
In short, mosquitoes, like all living organisms, are multicellular, possessing a variety of cells essential for their survival and function.
