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That's the kind of life our little friend, the flea, lives. These miniature creatures, smaller than a grain of rice, have bodies that are flat side to side, making it easy for them to move through the fur of their hosts. Even though they are tiny, fleas are quite tough, with a hard exoskeleton that helps protect them. You might not see them with your naked eye, but with their dark, reddishbrown color, they're there, hopping around like tiny acrobats.  \nRemember how we said fleas are acrobats? Well,  \nthey've got some other cool tricks up their sleeves, too! Fleas are not picky eaters. They feed on the blood of their hosts, which can be a variety of animals, even including your pet dog or cat. After a good meal, a female flea can lay up to 50 eggs a day! These eggs hatch into larvae, which then develop into pupae before finally becoming adult fleas, ready to jump on a new host.  \nFrom the life cycle of our little friends, you might be wondering what kind of relationship they have with other animals. Well, fleas are considered parasites because they live on other animals and depend on them for food. While this might not be the best deal for the host, for the flea, it's the perfect way to get a steady supply of meals. But be careful, because fleas can sometimes transfer diseases from one animal to another.  \nSo, with all this hopping around and living on different hosts, how do fleas compare to other tiny creatures? Unlike other insects, fleas don't have wings, but they make up for it with their incredible jumping skills. They can jump up to 150 times their own height! That's like a human jumping over a skyscraper. So, even though they are small, fleas are quite fascinating creatures with their unique lifestyle and amazing abilities.  \nSolve each problem.  \nUse the article to answer the question.  \n1) What is the size of a flea?  \nA. About the size of a pencil eraser B. they are microscopic  \nC. About the size of a piece of D. smaller than a grain of rice  \npopcorn  \n2) Which fact about fleas transferring diseases is true?  \nA. Only male fleas can transfer diseases  \nB. Fleas do not transfer diseases  \nC. Fleas only transfer diseases to humans, not animals  \nD. Fleas can transfer diseases from host to host  \n3) What do fleas eat?  \nA. cheese and crackers B. the blood of their hosts  \nC. insects and worms D. fruits and vegetables  \n4) How do fleas rely on their hosts?  \nA. They depend on them for transportation  \nB. They depend on them for reproducing  \nC. They depend on them for food  \nD. They depend on them for protection  \n5) What is special about the fleas body that allow it move through the fur of their hosts?  \nA. Their bodies are flat side to side  \nB. Their bodies can inflate and deflate  \nC. Their bodies can dissolve hair that it touches  \nD. Their bodies have hooks that cut down hairs  \n6) What is the color of a flea?  \n[A. green](A. green) and purple B. bright yellow  \nC. dark, reddish-brown [D. orange](D. orange) and black stripes  \n7) How many eggs can a female flea lay in a day?  \nA. 1 B. 100 C. up to 50 D. fleas don't lay  \neggs  \n8) Do fleas have wings?  \nA. yes all fleas have wings B. only male fleas have wings  \nC. no fleas have wings D. only female fleas have wings  \n9) Are fleas considered to be insects?  \nA. They are a type of spider B. They are a type of mite  \nC. No D. 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