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Ctenocephalides

Ctenocephalides

9.9
A group of small fleas that live on cats and dogs and feed on their blood
  • noun
  • /ˌtɛnəˈsɛfəlɪdiːz/
  • Specialized
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  • The most common flea found on domestic cats is classified within the genus Ctenocephalides.

Examples

  • The most common flea found on domestic cats is classified within the genus Ctenocephalides.

  • Many pets suffer from Ctenocephalides infestations.

  • Researchers study Ctenocephalides to understand the transmission of certain diseases.

  • Veterinarians often check for Ctenocephalides infestations during routine exams of pets.

  • The Ctenocephalides flea is a common parasite in households.

  • Veterinarians often check for Ctenocephalides infestations during routine exams of pets.

  • Researchers study Ctenocephalides to understand the transmission of certain diseases.

Synonyms

Ctenocephalus
vsCtenocephalides
  • Archaic
9.9

A former scientific name for a group of fleas now called Ctenocephalides

is the current accepted scientific name that replaced the older name

Compounds

Ctenocephalides canis
  • Specialized
9.5

A small flea that lives on dogs and sometimes on cats

Surface Forms

Ctenocephalides singular
Ctenocephalideses plural

Etymology

Ctenocephalides comes from Greek parts cteno- meaning 'comb' and cephal- meaning 'head'. It refers to the comb-like hairs on the heads of these fleas, so the name helps you remember the cat and dog fleas in this group.