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Résumé of the Siphonaptera (Insecta) of the World
July 01 1998
July 01 1998
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Abstract
The world fauna of the order Siphonaptera is reviewed with respect to undescribed
taxa, endangered species, taxonomic specialists, developmental stages, ultrastructure,
taxonomic characters, host specificity, literature, fossil record, and the phylogenetic
affinities of and within the order. The 15 currently recognized families are discussed
with respect to their subfamilial, tribal, and generic classification. The numbers
of species in these taxa are discussed and their general distribution and host preferences
are briefly outlined. The current numbers of tribes, genera, and species, including
invalid names, are listed.