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Fleas

Unless you study fleas for a living, these are probably not your favorite insects. Fleas are remarkably well-adapted for living as ectoparasites of furry mammals. Find out more about fleas here.
Order Siphonaptera - Characteristics of Fleas
Fleas brought the Black Death to people in the Middle Ages, performed in sideshow circuses in the 19th century, and infested millions of pet-loving households in recent decades. Why not learn a bit about these interesting insects?

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