cat flea的意思|示意

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Cat flea is a species of flea. It is an ectoparasite that lives by hematophagy off the blood of cats, dogs, and other animals. It is a very common flea found all over the world. This type of flea is the primary carrier of not only the cat-flea typhus but also the agent that transmits the myxomatosis virus to wild rabbits.

The cat flea's scientific name is Ctenocephalides felis. It is a small, flightless, jumping insect with a body shape that is flattened from side to side and tapering to a point at the rear end. It has three pairs of legs, with a pair of sensory antennae on its head. Its color varies from light tan to mahogany, and when viewed through a microscope, its body is covered with short spines.

Cat fleas feed on the blood of their host, which can cause anemia if left unchecked. Cat fleas can also cause skin irritation and secondary infection due to the saliva they inject into the skin when they feed. The bites cause itching and can lead to rashes and hair loss.

Cat fleas can spread quickly and are difficult to eliminate once established in an environment. It is important to treat cats, dogs, and other animals for cat fleas, as well as get rid of any fleas from carpets, bedding, and other furniture. Certain flea treatments are available for animals, and there are products available for homes to get rid of fleas from carpets, furniture, and other surfaces.