Macropsyllidae
- Pronunciation
- /mak-ro-si-li-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Macropsyllid
- Plural
- Macropsyllidae
Definition
A family of fleas in the order Siphonaptera.
Etymology
From Greek 'macros', meaning 'large', and 'psylla', meaning 'flea'.
Example
Macropsyllidae are often found on mammalian hosts.