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'''1. Adults'''
'''1. Adults'''
−Once the adults are on host, the flea will usually remain for its duration. There will be a degree of transfer between hosts, with animals in close contact.
+Once the adults are on the host, the flea will usually remain for its duration. There will be a degree of transfer between hosts, with animals in close contact.
The adult flea takes frequent blood meals. Around 97% of fleas will feed within 1 hour of finding a host and feed for approximately 10-25 minutes. '''Flea dirt''' (faeces) is produced in large quantities.
The adult flea takes frequent blood meals. Around 97% of fleas will feed within 1 hour of finding a host and feed for approximately 10-25 minutes. '''Flea dirt''' (faeces) is produced in large quantities.