Cat Flea
- Pronunciation
- /kat fle/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Cat Flea
- Plural
- Cat Fleas
Definition
A cosmopolitan species of flea (Ctenocephalides felis) that infests a variety of warm-blooded hosts, including humans and pets.
Etymology
Example
The cat flea is a common household pest and can transmit diseases such as flea-borne typhus.
Related Terms
Usage Notes
Cat fleas are often found on pets, but they can also infest humans.