Malmopsyllidae
- Pronunciation
- /MAL-oh-psy-LII-dee/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Malmopsyllidae
- Plural
- Malmopsyllidae
Definition
A family of fleas, known from Cretaceous amber. They are characterized by their specialization as ectoparasites on mammals and birds.
Etymology
Named after the combination of 'Malmo', the location where the type species was found, and 'psyllid', a reference to their flea-like appearance.
Example
Fossils of Malmopsyllidae provide insight into the evolution of ectoparasitism.