Echidnophaga Gallinacea (Noun)
Meaning
Parasitic on especially the heads of chickens.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Echidnophaga gallinacea is a species of flea that is parasitic on especially the heads of chickens.
- The farming operation suffered significant losses due to an infestation of Echidnophaga gallinacea among their poultry.
- Researchers discovered Echidnophaga gallinacea in the highlands where the cooler climate allows this flea species to thrive on its host animals.
- In the case of an excessive Echidnophaga gallinacea infestation on chickens' heads, farmers usually turn to dusting powders or other pest control methods.
- Echidnophaga gallinacea can act as an intermediate host for other parasites that also affect chickens.