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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: