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Flea is the common name for any of the small wingless insects of the order Siphonaptera (some authorities use the name Aphaniptera because it is older, but names above family rank do not follow the rules of priority, so most taxonomists use the more familiar name). Fleas are external parasites, living by hematophagy off the blood of mammals and birds, and genetic and morphological evidence indicates that they are descendants of the Scorpionfly family Boreidae, which are also flightless; accordingly it is possible that they will eventually be reclassified as a suborder within the Mecoptera. In the past, however, it was most commonly supposed that fleas had evolved from the flies (Diptera), based on similarities of the larvae.
Note: There is also a genus of foraminiferan Protozoa named Siphonaptera
Some well known flea species include:
- Cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis),
- Dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis),
- Human flea (Pulex irritans),
- Northern rat flea (Nosopsyllus fasciatus),
- Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis).
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@_twata Elsie minus fleas? xo
soira9 (Soira Flattley) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:44:36 -0000
@_twata Elsie minus fleas? xo
Why do the fleas bite me and not HIM? Why f__ing WHY?!!?
jadedlotus (jadedlotus) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:43:30 -0000
Why do the fleas bite me and not HIM? Why f__ing WHY?!!?
The cat has fleas. The fleas don't mind human blood either. My blood. Damn it.
jadedlotus (jadedlotus) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:40:09 -0000
The cat has fleas. The fleas don't mind human blood either. My blood. Damn it.
@sho_me_urs_1st yea it's fleas I just picked him up an looked at his under side!!! I saw three
aaronhawkins08 (Aaron T. Hawkins) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:36:04 -0000
@sho_me_urs_1st yea it's fleas I just picked him up an looked at his under side!!! I saw three
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petdotcomdotag (Jack M) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:31:41 -0000
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Kitty has fleas! :(
JordanEspionage (Jordan Davis) Thu, 26 Nov 2009 09:28:57 -0000
Kitty has fleas! :(
Flea News - A biannual newsletter devoted to mostly bibliographic information about fleas.
Fleas - Article by P.G. Koehler about flea biology with photographs, and tables relating to their control.
Fleas - Ohio State University Extension fact sheet about fleas, including a species list and information about life cycle and control.
Meta Description: [ Adult fleas are not only a nuisance to humans and their pets, but can cause medical problems including flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) , tapeworms, se ]
Fleas (Siphonaptera) - Zoological Institute of Russian Academy of Sciences (St.Petersburg, Russia) presents information on morphology, biology, distribution and importance of fleas (Class Insecta: Order Siphonaptera).
Fleas - Animal Health - Brief information about the cat flea (Ctenocephalides felis).
Meta Description: [ Fleas are small, wingless, blood-feeding insects. There are about 2500 different species of fleas, most of them renowned jumpers. ]
Insecta Inspecta World - The Common Cat Flea - Taxonomy, anatomy, jumping skills, reproduction, and control of the cat flea.
Integrated Flea Control - University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension in Lancaster County factsheet and audio on flea biology and control.
Meta Description: [ Flea control is difficult. Learn about new flea control products that are safer and more effective. ]
Introduction to the Siphonaptera - A brief introduction to fleas by UCMP Berkeley, with photograph.
The Black Death: Culprit: The Oriental Rat Flea - About the flea and the disease.
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The Complete Book of Flea Control - Pet-centered website about fleas and flea control, with information about flea biology and life cycle.
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