Genus Echidnophaga (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Siphonaptera.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Echidnophaga is a genus of fleas in the family Pulicidae, commonly known as the stick-tight fleas or chicken fleas.
- The genus Echidnophaga includes species that are known to infest a wide range of hosts, including birds, mammals, and reptiles.
- Fleas of the genus Echidnophaga are often found on domesticated animals such as chickens, turkeys, and dogs.
- Echidnophaga fleas are typically characterized by their distinctive elongated body shape and long, thin mouthparts.
- The genus Echidnophaga is of particular interest to veterinarians and animal health professionals due to the potential for flea-borne diseases.