Ctenocephalides (Noun)
Meaning
An arthropod genus of fleas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ctenocephalides is a genus of fleas that infest mammals and birds, and are known for their role in transmitting diseases.
- The cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, is one of the most common flea species found on domestic cats.
- Ctenocephalides canis, also known as the dog flea, is a common ectoparasite of dogs and other canines.
- Fleas of the genus Ctenocephalides are known to be vectors of various diseases, including typhus and tularemia.
- Ctenocephalides fleas are typically found in warm and humid environments, where they can feed on the blood of their hosts.