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Both Siphonaptera and Phthiraptera are parasitic species. Inwhat ways are these two orders similar and in what ways are theydifferent? What are some of their adaptations to the parasitic modeof life? (5 points)

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Siphonaptera Lice and flees are both wingless insects Fleas belong to the order Siphonaptera these are true parasites that live on the blood of mammals and birds The fleas move about like a grasshopper They have laterally compressed body that helps its movement fast through the hairs of the host They have very long legs especially the hind pair is well adapted for jumping fast like a grass    See Answer
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