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− | feedback2="'''Correct!''' The favourable climatic conditions in summer enable the flea to complete its whole life cycle in 3-4 weeks. From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment.[[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback2="'''Correct!''' The favourable climatic conditions in summer enable the flea to complete its whole life cycle in 3-4 weeks. From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment. [[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas may complete their two larval moults in 1-2 weeks in summer, as this is a temperature dependent stage of the life cycle. However, the minimum length of the full life cycle, from egg to flea in summer is 3-4 weeks.From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment. [[ Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas may complete their two larval moults in 1-2 weeks in summer, as this is a temperature dependent stage of the life cycle. However, the minimum length of the full life cycle, from egg to flea in summer is 3-4 weeks.From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment. [[ Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | ||
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' The time from pupation to emergence of an adult flea usually takes around 6-7 days in summer, although in less favourable climatic conditions, this 'pupal window' may last up to 140 days.However, the minimum length of the full life cycle, from egg to flea in summer is 3-4 weeks. From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment.[[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' The time from pupation to emergence of an adult flea usually takes around 6-7 days in summer, although in less favourable climatic conditions, this 'pupal window' may last up to 140 days.However, the minimum length of the full life cycle, from egg to flea in summer is 3-4 weeks. From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
− | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Developing adults can remain in the pupal stage for up to 140 days. The pupa is very resistant to desiccation and as such is an important environmental reservoir. The optimal conditions of 28 degrees centigrade and 80% humidity are more likely in summer, thus the usual time from pupation to emergence of an adult in summer is 6-7 days. The correct answer is that the minimum length of the full life cycle, from egg to flea in summer is 3-4 weeks. From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment.[[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback3="'''Incorrect.''' Developing adults can remain in the pupal stage for up to 140 days. The pupa is very resistant to desiccation and as such is an important environmental reservoir. The optimal conditions of 28 degrees centigrade and 80% humidity are more likely in summer, thus the usual time from pupation to emergence of an adult in summer is 6-7 days. The correct answer is that the minimum length of the full life cycle, from egg to flea in summer is 3-4 weeks. From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
− | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' During unfavourable conditions the full life cycle of the flea can take up to a year as all stages of the life cycle are dependent on the environmental conditions. However summer usually provides the optimum conditions for flea development, and the correct answer is that the minimum length of the full life cycle, from egg to flea in summer is 3-4 weeks. From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment.[[ Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' During unfavourable conditions the full life cycle of the flea can take up to a year as all stages of the life cycle are dependent on the environmental conditions. However summer usually provides the optimum conditions for flea development, and the correct answer is that the minimum length of the full life cycle, from egg to flea in summer is 3-4 weeks. From a control aspect, this makes it particularly important to treat pets monthly with insecticides, and to use a strategic treatment plan to ensure that all the life cycle stages of the flea are eliminated from the pet and the environment. [[ Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
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− | feedback3="Correct. Spines on the first thoracic segment are called pronotal spines or combs. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.[[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback3="Correct. Spines on the first thoracic segment are called pronotal spines or combs. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species. [[Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Spines on the cheek are called genal spines. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. [[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | feedback1="'''Incorrect.''' Spines on the cheek are called genal spines. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. [[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | ||
− | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Legs of fleas do have spines, which can be single or paired. The location and pattern of leg spines can also be used for idenitification. The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.[[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback4="'''Incorrect.''' Legs of fleas do have spines, which can be single or paired. The location and pattern of leg spines can also be used for idenitification. The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species. [[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
− | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax.[[ Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas]]" | + | feedback5="'''Incorrect.''' The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. [[ Fleas |WikiVet Article: Fleas]]" |
− | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas do NOT have wings even though they are classed as insects. The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax.[[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" | + | feedback2="'''Incorrect.''' Fleas do NOT have wings even though they are classed as insects. The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. The presence or absence, shape and size of the chitinous spines are important in differentiating between the different flea species.The correct answer is that pronotal spines are located on the thorax. [[Fleas|WikiVet Article: Fleas ]]" |
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Revision as of 15:06, 27 January 2010
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Questions reviewed by: | Mark T. Fox, BVetMed, PhD, FHEA, DipEVPC, MRCVS Senior Lecturer in Veterinary Parasitology Anette Loeffler DrMedVet, DVD, DipECVD, MRCVS Lecturer in Veterinary Dermatology |
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What is the minimum length of the flea life cycle in summer? |
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Pronotal spines are located on what part of the flea? |
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How long do fleas take to develop from egg to adult in summer? |
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Fleas act as the intermediate host for which species of cestode? |
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What is the most common flea on cats and dogs? |
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What climatic conditions are needed for optimum flea larvae survival? |
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In flea allergic dermatitis (FAD) to what do animals become allergic to? |
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Where, on the host or in the environment, are you likely to find the majority of flea developmental stages? |
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Once on a host, how long on average does it take before a flea starts to feed? |
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Genal spines are located on what part of the flea? |