Ceratophyllus | |
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Ceratophyllus gallinae female | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Arthropoda |
Class: | Insecta |
Order: | Siphonaptera |
Family: | Ceratophyllidae |
Subfamily: | Ceratophyllinae |
Genus: | Ceratophyllus Curtis, 1831 |
Ceratophyllus is a widespread genus of fleas [1] found in temperate climates. Some of its members include the chicken flea, Ceratophyllus gallinae , and the poultry flea, Ceratophyllus niger .
At the end of each Major League Baseball season, the league leaders of various statistical categories are announced. Leading the league in a particular category is referred to as a title.
At the end of each Major League Baseball season, the league leaders of various statistical categories are announced. Leading either the American League or the National League in a particular category is referred to as a title.
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Temnora is a genus of moths in the family Sphingidae.
Macroglossum is a genus of moths in the family Sphingidae. The genus was erected by Giovanni Antonio Scopoli in 1777.
Echidnophaga is a genus of fleas. It includes species which are found in Africa, parts of Asia, southern Europe, and Australia. Fleas in this genus remain attached to their host in a single location for long periods of time, causing swelling and ulceration of tissue. To remain attach for long periods they use specialized mouthparts, which, compared to other fleas, are relatively much longer.
Nosopsyllus is a genus of fleas belonging to the family Ceratophyllidae.
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