Ischnopsyllidae
Sign in to saveIschnopsyllidae (Sometimes called a bat flea) is a family of fleas belonging to the order Siphonaptera. They have primarily parasitized bats, and have evolved to live in the fur of various bat species.
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Ischnopsyllidae (Sometimes called a bat flea) is a family of fleas belonging to the order Siphonaptera. They have primarily parasitized bats, and have evolved to live in the fur of various bat species.
== Description == An Ischnopsyllidae's body is generally less 5mm, which is laterally compressed to easier move through bat fur.
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