Microscopic Flea Anatomy

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Ever wondered why fleas look the way they do? They have striking anatomic features like their flat body, fearsome looking spines and hidden antennae which are all adaptations to their parasitic lifestyle. Most fleas are also known for their incredible jumping ability which is all down to a small anatomic structure on their hind-legs containing a unique, elastic material. • This overview of flea anatomy explains how fleas have adapted to life on their hosts. • References not shown in the video: • The Flying Leap of the Flea - https://www.jstor.org/stable/24923246 • The jumping mechanism of Xenopsylla cheopis. III. Execution of the jump and activity - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/1806 • Photos of fleas in the video are from http://britishfleas.myspecies.info/ • #amateurmicroscopy #parasite #flea

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