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family Pulicidae

family Pulicidae

9.6
A group of fleas that live on people and pets and can spread disease
  • noun
  • /ˈfæmɪli ˌpjuːlɪˈsiːdeɪ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : familia Pulicidae
  • The family Pulicidae includes several species that are common pests in households worldwide.

Examples

  • Veterinarians are often concerned with fleas from the family Pulicidae because of their impact on pets.

  • Members of the family Pulicidae can transmit diseases to both humans and animals.

  • The family Pulicidae is known for its role in transmitting diseases.

  • Did you know that the family Pulicidae includes the common flea?

  • The family Pulicidae, which includes the common flea, is known for infesting both humans and pets.

  • Many household pets are affected by fleas from the family Pulicidae, which can cause discomfort and health issues.

  • Pests from the family Pulicidae can spread various diseases, making them a concern for pet owners.

Synonyms

Pulicidae
vsfamily Pulicidae
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small insects that bite and live on people and pets

is the same meaning but expressed as a descriptive phrase not the single name

Surface Forms

family Pulicidae singular
families Pulicidae plural

Morphology

family + Pulicidae

This is a straightforward taxonomic label: combining 'family' (a scientific grouping) with the proper name 'Pulicidae' yields the meaning 'the family called Pulicidae (fleas)'. Because taxonomic noun–noun naming is regular and cross-linguistically common, a B1 learner who knows both constituents can immediately infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Family Pulicidae comes from a Latin word for 'flea' and uses family to mean a 'group' of related kinds. So the name literally means a group of fleas, which is why it refers to the common fleas that bite people and pets.