A family of long-bodied fleas characterized by having elongated body segments, parasitic insects found on mammals and birds.
From Greek 'dolichOS' (long) and the family suffix '-idae' (zoological family designation), a taxonomic name describing the fleas' elongated morphology.
Dolichopsyllidae fleas helped scientists trace animal migrations and disease spread—studying ancient flea DNA from mummies revealed plague patterns that changed our understanding of medieval history.
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