Ceratophyllus
Ceratophyllus is a widespread genus of fleas found in temperate climates. Some of its members include the chicken flea, Ceratophyllus gallinae, and the poultry flea, Ceratophyllus niger.
| Ceratophyllus | |
|---|---|
| Ceratophyllus gallinae female | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Arthropoda |
| Class: | Insecta |
| Order: | Siphonaptera |
| Family: | Ceratophyllidae |
| Subfamily: | Ceratophyllinae |
| Genus: | Ceratophyllus Curtis, 1831 |
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