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  1. dog flea, Ctenocephalides canisnoun

    flea that attacks dogs and cats

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  1. Dog flea

    The dog flea (Ctenocephalides canis) is a species of flea that lives as an ectoparasite on a wide variety of mammals, particularly the domestic dog and cat. It closely resembles the cat flea, Ctenocephalides felis, which can live on a wider range of animals and is generally more prevalent worldwide.The dog flea is troublesome because it can spread Dipylidium caninum. Although they feed on the blood of dogs and cats, they sometimes bite humans. They can live without food for several months, but females must have a blood meal before they can produce eggs. They can deliver about 4000 eggs on the host's fur. The eggs go through four lifecycle stages: embryo, larva, pupa, and imago (adult). This whole life cycle from egg to adult takes from two to three weeks, although this depends on the temperature. It may take longer in cool conditions.

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  1. dog flea

    A dog flea is a type of parasitic insect that survives by feeding on the blood of dogs. Scientifically known as Ctenocephalides canis, they are known for infesting the fur and skin of dogs, causing discomfort and potentially transmitting diseases. These brown to blackish insects are very small, typically 1 to 4mm long, with long legs adapted for jumping. They can also infest other animals and, in some cases, humans.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of dog flea in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of dog flea in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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