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pulicidae

/pjuːˈlɪs.ɪ.diː/

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noun

/pjuːˈlɪs.ɪ.diː/C2formalscientific
  • ruТаксономическое семейство блох, которые обычно паразитируют на людях и домашних животных.

A taxonomic family of fleas that commonly infest humans and domestic animals.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Flea familyC2formalscientific

    A family of small, wingless insects known as fleas that commonly infest mammals and birds, including humans and domestic animals.

    ruСемейство блох

    • Pulicidae includes the species that cause the most irritation to pets.
    • The cat flea, a member of Pulicidae, is a common household pest.
    • Researchers study Pulicidae to understand how fleas transmit diseases.