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The Common Cat Flea


     A cat flea is a very tough insect found on your everyday cat. The flea can jump one foot high. It would be impossible for a human to accomplish such a feat if it were the size of the flea. The cat flea has an interesting anatomy which accounts for its spectacular abilities. It can survive high amounts of pressure when it jumps.

TAXONOMY:

    Genus: Ctenocephalides
    Species: felis
    Order: Siphonaptera
    Family: Pulicidae