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.

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