Gall Wasp (Noun)
Meaning
Small solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The gall wasp is a small, solitary wasp that produces galls on oaks and other plants by laying its eggs in the plant tissue.
- Gall wasps are known for their unique life cycle, which involves inducing the formation of galls on their host plants.
- The female gall wasp uses her ovipositor to inject eggs into the plant tissue, which then responds by forming a gall around the developing larvae.
- Gall wasps are often found in gardens and woodlands, where their host plants are common, and can be identified by the distinctive galls they produce.
- Some species of gall wasps are considered pests, as the galls they produce can damage the host plant and reduce its growth rate.