What creature spread the bubonic plague during the Black Death pandemic?
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Flies
Fleas
Mosquitoes
Fact: The bubonic plague, which devastated Europe during the Black Death pandemic of the 14th century, was primarily spread by fleas. These fleas lived on black rats, which were common in cities and aboard ships. When an infected rat died, its fleas would seek out new hosts, including humans. The bacteria responsible for the plague, Yersinia pestis, was transmitted through flea bites, quickly spreading the disease across populations. Although rats played a role as carriers, it was the fleas themselves that directly transmitted the deadly infection to humans.
Correct Answer: Fleas