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Andricus

Andricus

9.9
Small wasps that make round growths called galls on oak trees
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Andricus
  • The Andricus wasps are known for the elaborate galls they induce on oak trees.

Examples

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Andricus genus in North America.

  • Many Andricus larvae develop safely inside the plant tissue of their host oaks.

  • The Andricus species can cause significant damage to oak trees.

  • Have you heard about Andricus gall wasps?

  • Many Andricus larvae develop safely inside the plant tissue of their host oaks.

  • Researchers discovered a new species within the Andricus genus in North America.

  • The Andricus wasps are known for the elaborate galls they induce on oak trees.

Synonyms

Cynips
vsAndricus
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A small wasp that makes strange growths on oak trees

tend to affect oak trees broadly rather than a single gall type
Amphibolips
vsAndricus
  • Specialized
9.9

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

are chiefly associated with oak trees generally rather than one gall type

Surface Forms

Andricus singular
Andricuses plural

Etymology

The name Andricus is used by scientists for a group of gall wasps that live on oak trees and make visible galls. A helpful way to remember it is to notice Andr- as in Andrew and the Greek root that means 'man', so you can think of Andricus as the family name of these oak wasps.