Echidnophaga (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Siphonaptera.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Echidnophaga gallinacea, the sticktight flea, is commonly found on various host species including birds and mammals.
- The echidnophaga flea genus, which mostly consists of species infesting birds, has several distinct characteristics.
- A study investigating the flea species within the Echidnophaga genus found variation in their resistance to common insecticides.
- In terms of diagnostic features, the Echidnophaga genus has numerous distinguishing characteristics setting it apart from other flea genera.
- Vets dealing with birds often encounter species within the Echidnophaga genus, which require proper identification to treat.