Stephanocircidae
- Pronunciation
- /STEH-fan-o-sir-ih-DEE/
- Category
- Taxonomy
- Singular
- Stephanocircidae
- Plural
- Stephanocircidae
Definition
A family of fleas belonging to the order Siphonaptera, known for their parasitic relationship with mammals.
Etymology
The name comes from 'Stephan-' (Greek: 'stephane' meaning 'crown') referring to their head structures, and the suffix '-circidae' indicating a family of insects.
Example
The Stephanocircidae family includes several species that can be found on a variety of mammalian hosts.