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Flea (Siphonaptera)
Prevalence : Widespread |
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Appearance
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Black to brownish-black, about one-twelfth to one-sixteenth inch long;
six legs, with many bristles on body and legs; flattened body. |
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Habits :
Found on cats and dogs year-round,
but most common during warm and humid weather; readily attack and feed
on humans; can jump as much as seven-eighth inch vertically, and 14 to
16 inches horizontally. |
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Diet :
Blood. |
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Reproduction
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Female can lay about 25 eggs a day, and up
to 800 eggs during her lifetime; fleas undergo complete metamorphosis,
usually in 14 to 90 days. |
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Other Information
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Carrier of many diseases; adults can live
one to two months without feeding. |
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