Fleas Flashcards
1
Q
C. felis and C. canis
A
wingless, large back legs, spines and combs
piercing and sucking mouthparts
cats mostly on head
dogs mostly on back/rear
all on skin, ventrum, abdomen
flea allergy dermatitis
vector for D. caninum- eaten, and A. reconditium- bitten
2
Q
Echidnophaga spp
A
wingless, large back legs, spines and combs piercing and sucking mouthparts stick tight flea flea of fowl blunt head, smaller head, comb, wattles, eyes irritation, blood loss, anemia