What term refers to small water areas where mosquito larvae thrive?

The term that refers to small water areas where mosquito larvae thrive is still water. Mosquito larvae require stagnant or slow-moving water to develop. Unlike flowing streams or large water bodies, which have currents and are less conducive to mosquito breeding, still water creates an ideal environment for larvae to grow. It provides the necessary shelter and nutrients that allow them to flourish. Wetlands can also contain still water, but the emphasis is on the stagnant aspects that are more directly associated with ideal mosquito breeding conditions.