flea
Adult fleas are external parasites of mammals and birds. This topic is part of Insects within Science & Nature. This page currently draws on 7 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.
flea trivia questions
Fleas are small insects that feed on what?
Answer: Blood
Bonus fact: Adult fleas are external parasites of mammals and birds.
How do fleas move especially well despite lacking wings?
Answer: Jumping
Bonus fact: Their powerful hind legs enable remarkable jumps.
Fleas belong to which insect order?
Answer: Siphonaptera
Bonus fact: Siphonaptera contains the wingless fleas.
A flea flicker is what kind of football play?
Answer: Trick play
Bonus fact: It disguises a deep pass as a running play.
In a classic flea flicker, a running back gives the ball back to whom?
Answer: Quarterback
Bonus fact: The quarterback then looks downfield to pass.
What defensive reaction is the flea flicker designed to exploit?
Answer: Defenders moving forward to stop the run
Bonus fact: The fake run can open space behind the secondary.
What bacterium causes plague?
Answer: Yersinia pestis
Bonus fact: Yersinia pestis can be transmitted by fleas.