Ctenocephalides canis
 
 is an important ectoparasite of both wild and domestic canids, wwhich acts as intermediate host for parasitic worms including double pored tapeworm
 
 Dipylidium caninum.
 
 The image shows the mouth parts of the dog flea seen through foldscope.
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Dog flea

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