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nigua
Scientific Name: Cornutia obovata
Family: Verbenaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Understanding the Nigua: An Ectoparasitic Flea
The term "nigua" refers to a specific type of tropical flea, scientifically known as Tunga species (though the provided text doesn't specify the full scientific name). It's also known by other common names such as "pio", "bicho de pie", and "pique," especially in Spanish-speaking regions.
Considerations for Pets
- Nigua are ectoparasites.
Considerations for Children
- Nigua are ectoparasites and cause inflammatory skin disease.
What is a Nigua?
- The nigua is a very small flea, often hard to see without magnification, endemic to tropical regions.
- The female nigua is an ectoparasite that burrows into the skin, causing an inflammatory skin disease known as tungiasis.
Distribution and Habitat
- Nigua are found in tropical regions, particularly in South America and Africa.
- References to locations like San Gregorio de Nigua in the Dominican Republic, Departamento del Vaupes in Colombia, and mentions of Mexico suggest a wide distribution across the Americas.