Skip to main content
Glite Dictionary
Ctenocephalus

Ctenocephalus

9.9
A former scientific name for a group of fleas now called Ctenocephalides
  • noun
  • Archaic
translation icon : Ctenocephalus
  • The genus Ctenocephalus is now considered a synonym of Ctenocephalides.

Examples

  • In older entomological texts, the dog flea is sometimes classified under Ctenocephalus.

  • Researchers have traced the evolution of Ctenocephalus through its reclassification over time.

  • The Ctenocephalus species is often studied in entomology.

  • Many researchers focus on Ctenocephalus to understand flea behavior.

  • In older entomological texts, the dog flea is sometimes classified under Ctenocephalus.

  • The genus Ctenocephalus is now considered a synonym of Ctenocephalides.

  • Researchers have traced the evolution of Ctenocephalus through its reclassification over time.

Synonyms

Ctenocephalides
vsCtenocephalus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small fleas that live on cats and dogs and feed on their blood

is the older name that is now considered the same genus

Surface Forms

Ctenocephalus singular
Ctenocephali plural

Etymology

The word Ctenocephalus comes from Greek parts cteno- 'comb' and -cephalus 'head'. It refers to fleas that have rows of comb-like bristles on their heads, so the name 'comb-head' is a handy way to remember this flea genus.