Rodent fleas

Pronunciation
/ROH-dent FLEEZ/
Category
Parasitology
Singular
Rodent flea
Plural
Rodent fleas

Definition

Fleas that infest rodents.

Etymology

From the Latin words 'rodere', meaning 'to gnaw', and 'flea'.

Example

Rodent fleas are often found on rats, mice, and other small rodents.

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