Genus Ctenocephalus (Noun)
Meaning
A former usage synonymous with Ctenocephalides.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Ctenocephalus was once used to describe the cat flea, but it is now considered a synonym of Ctenocephalides.
- The flea species formerly classified under the genus Ctenocephalus are now recognized as part of the genus Ctenocephalides.
- Historically, the genus Ctenocephalus was used to describe the dog flea, but this classification is no longer accepted.
- The genus Ctenocephalus was previously used to describe several species of fleas, but these are now classified under the genus Ctenocephalides.
- The term genus Ctenocephalus is no longer used in modern taxonomy, having been replaced by the genus Ctenocephalides.