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Ctenocephalus (Noun)

Meaning

A former usage synonymous with Ctenocephalides.

Classification

Nouns denoting animals.

Examples

  • The entomologist discussed how the flea species Ctenocephalus canis caused discomfort to its host animal.
  • Ctenocephalus is an obsolete term for a flea genus predominantly infesting mammals and birds.
  • Veterinarians previously referred to Ctenocephalus as the primary flea species responsible for parasite-infested pets.
  • Research indicates that the Ctenocephalus flea played a crucial role in transmitting diseases between its hosts.
  • Biologists have long considered Ctenocephalus to be a synonym of the more widely accepted term Ctenocephalides.

Synonyms

  • Genus Ctenocephalus

Hypernyms

  • Genus Ctenocephalides
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