Ceratophyllus niger
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Ceratophyllus niger Fox, 1908
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Ceratophyllus niger,[1] also known as the western chicken flea or the black hen flea, is an ectoparasite of birds.[2] It is a member of the family Ceratophyllidae and was described by Fox in 1908.
References
- ^ "Ceratophyllus niger" at the Encyclopedia of Life
- ^ Bigland, C. H (1955). "Chicken Infestation With Ceratophyllus Niger (Black Hen Flea) In Alberta". Can J Comp Med Vet Sci. 19. Canadian Journal of Comparative Medicine and Veterinary Science: 90. PMC 1614086. PMID 17648799.