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Aphaniptera

Historical reference: Do not rely on this information. It is very old. About this collection

Aphaniptera, an order of insects with the wings reduced to mere scales; the mouth is suctorial and the metamorphosis complete. The flea (Pulex irritans) is a fairly well-known member of this order. None are known fossil.

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