Vocab Bloom Hub

tunga

/ˈtʌŋ.ɡə/

Tradução: Gênero de pulgas da ordem Siphonaptera, cujas fêmeas grávidas penetram na pele de mamíferos e ali se desenvolvem, causando tungíase.

1 verbete

noun

C2formalcommonscientific/ˈtʌŋ.ɡə/

incontável · nome próprio

A genus of fleas within the order Siphonaptera, known for parasitic species that burrow into the skin of mammals.

  • 🇵🇹Gênero de pulgas da ordem Siphonaptera, cujas fêmeas grávidas penetram na pele de mamíferos e ali se desenvolvem, causando tungíase.
  1. A genus of fleas C2 formal scientific

    A genus of fleas in the family Tungidae, known for burrowing into the skin of mammals, including humans.

    • The Tunga penetrans species is commonly known as the chigoe flea.
    • Tunga fleas are found in tropical and subtropical regions.
    • Infestation by Tunga can cause severe itching and inflammation.

    🇵🇹Gênero de pulgas