One-way peak fares between Penn Station and the four stations in Zone 14 (Riverhead, Mattituck, Southold and Greenport) will increase to $28.25 from $27, while one-way off-peak fares will rise to $20.50 from $19.75. Fares for seniors, and disabled riders will increase to $14 from $13.50.
Jigger (sand flea) infested foot. Tunga penetrans (chigoe flea or jigger) is a parasitic insect found in most tropical and sub-tropical climates. It is native to Central and South America, and has been inadvertently introduced by humans to sub-Saharan Africa. Synonyms for Tunga penetrans include Sarcopsylla penetrans, Pulex penetrates, and many others. In its parasitic phase it has significant impact on its host, which include humans and certain other mammalian species. A parasitical infestation of T. penetrans is called tungiasis.
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