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Definition of Echidnophaga gallinacea
1. Noun. Parasitic on especially the heads of chickens.
Exact synonyms: Sticktight, Sticktight Flea
Generic synonyms: Flea
Group relationships: Echidnophaga, Genus Echidnophaga
Generic synonyms: Flea
Group relationships: Echidnophaga, Genus Echidnophaga
Medical Definition of Echidnophaga gallinacea
1. The sticktight flea, a serious pest of poultry in subtropical America; also frequently attacks domestic mammals and humans. (05 Mar 2000)