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Definition of Pulex penetrans

Pulex penetrans
Chigoe Chig"oe, Chigre Chig"re, n. [Cf. F. chigue, perh. fr. Catalan chic small, Sp. chico; or of Peruvian origin.] (Zo["o]l.) A species of flea (Pulex penetrans), common in the West Indies and South America, which often attacks the feet or any exposed part of the human body, and burrowing beneath the skin produces great irritation. When the female is allowed to remain and breed, troublesome sores result, which are sometimes dangerous. See Jigger. [Written also chegre, chegoe, chique, chigger, jigger.] Note: The name is sometimes erroneously given to certain mites or ticks having similar habits.

Meaning of Pulex penetrans from wikipedia

- sub-Saharan Africa. Synonyms for Tunga penetrans include Sarcopsylla penetrans, ****x penetrates, and many others. T. penetrans is most recognizable in its parasite...
- columbae Pediculus pari Pediculus apis ****x irritans – human flea ****x penetrans – chigoe flea Tunga penetrans Acarus elephantinus Acarus aegyptius –...
- Jackets (sting) Paper wasps (sting) Fleas (bite) Human flea ****x irritans Chigoe flea Tunga penetrans Lice (bite) Head lice Body lice Crab lice ********in bug/Kissing...