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Andricus

Andricus

9.9
A group of small wasps that make round growths on oak trees
  • proper noun
  • Specialized
: Andricus
  • The galls produced by Andricus wasps are often visible on the branches of oak trees.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered several new Andricus species during the study of oak forests.

  • Entomologists are interested in how Andricus affects the growth of different oak species.

  • Look at that Andricus gall on the oak tree!

  • The Andricus wasp is fascinating.

  • Entomologists are interested in how Andricus affects the growth of different oak species.

  • Researchers discovered several new Andricus species during the study of oak forests.

  • The galls produced by Andricus wasps are often visible on the branches of oak trees.

Synonyms

Cynips
vsAndricus
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small wasp that makes strange growths on oak trees

is chiefly noted for affecting oak trees rather than stressing gall production
Amphibolips
vsAndricus
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of small wasps that make round growths on oak trees

is more general and affects oaks broadly rather than causing that specific gall

Surface Forms

Andricus main

Etymology

The word Andricus is a Latin scientific name for a group of small gall wasps that make round growths on oak trees. A helpful way to remember it is to think of Andr- like in Andrew and the Greek root that means 'man', so imagine Andricus as a family name for these oak wasps.