Genus Ctenocephalides (Noun)
Meaning
An arthropod genus of fleas.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Ctenocephalides is a genus of fleas that includes the cat flea and dog flea, two of the most common flea species found on domestic animals.
- The genus Ctenocephalides consists of around 10 to 15 species of fleas, although the exact classification is still a matter of debate among entomologists.
- Fleas belonging to the genus Ctenocephalides are known for their distinctive jumping ability and their role in transmitting diseases such as typhus and tapeworms.
- Ctenocephalides canis, also known as the dog flea, is a species within the genus Ctenocephalides that is commonly found on dogs and other canines.
- The genus Ctenocephalides is often studied by entomologists and veterinarians due to the significant impact that its species can have on animal and human health.