Ctenophthalmidae

Pronunciation
/tek-ten-of-THAL-muh-dee/
Category
Taxonomy
Singular
Ctenophthalmid
Plural
Ctenophthalmidae

Definition

A family of fleas in the order Siphonaptera. They are ectoparasites primarily parasitizing mammals and birds.

Etymology

From Greek 'ktenes', meaning 'comb' or 'brush', and 'ophthalmos', meaning 'eye'.

Example

Ctenophthalmidae are often found on the bodies of their hosts, feeding on blood.

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