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Tunga
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Definition
: A genus of parasitic fleas in the family Pulicidae. They are found mainly in Africa, South America, and Central America.
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Other names
Jigger Fleas; Fleas, Jigger; Fleas, Chigoe; Flea, Jigger; Flea, Chigoe; Chigoe Fleas; Jigger Flea; Chigoe Flea; Tunga penetrans; Sand Flea