Genus Cynips (Noun)
Meaning
Type genus of the Cynipidae: gall wasps.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The genus Cynips is the type genus of the Cynipidae family, commonly known as gall wasps, which induce gall formations on plants.
- The study of gall wasps revealed that the genus Cynips contains numerous species with diverse host-plant associations.
- Entomologists often focus on the genus Cynips to understand the evolution of gall-forming behavior in Cynipidae.
- Research on the genus Cynips has shed light on the complex relationships between gall wasps and their host plants.
- Phylogenetic analysis of the genus Cynips has provided insights into the classification and systematics of gall wasps.