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                                                      Order SIPHONAPTERA

                                                        (Fleas)

 

Characteristics:

 

1.  Complete metamorphosis

2.  Adults with sucking & larvae with chewing mouthparts

3.  Wingless

4.  Body with many backward thrust spines & bristles

5.  Blood-sucking

 

Typical Examples: