This illustration shows some of the identifying morphologic characteristics of the tarsal region a flea’s arthropodal six legs.
The tarsi are composed of 5 segments, each bearing setae, which vary in position and size according to the species. The lateral setae on the 5th segment are known as plantar bristles; note the 3 typical arrangements of these plantar bristles (A-C).
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