gall gnat (Meaning)
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gall gnat (n)
fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants
Synonyms & Antonyms of gall gnat
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gall gnat Sentence Examples
- The gall gnat's larvae induce the formation of galls on plant tissues.
- Gall gnats are tiny flies that belong to the Cecidomyiidae family.
- The eggs of gall gnats are deposited in plant tissues, where they hatch into larvae.
- The larvae of gall gnats feed on plant tissues, causing the formation of characteristic swellings called galls.
- Gall gnats can cause significant economic losses in agriculture by damaging crops.
- The galls induced by gall gnats can provide shelter and nourishment to other insects and microorganisms.
- Some gall gnats are used in biological control programs to manage pests in crops.
- The gall gnat Laricobius nigrinus is a natural enemy of the hemlock woolly adelgid.
- The larvae of gall gnats can be parasitized by other insects, including wasps and beetles.
- Gall gnats are important components of ecosystems, playing roles in nutrient cycling and plant-herbivore interactions.
FAQs About the word gall gnat
fragile mosquito-like flies that produce galls on plants
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The gall gnat's larvae induce the formation of galls on plant tissues.
Gall gnats are tiny flies that belong to the Cecidomyiidae family.
The eggs of gall gnats are deposited in plant tissues, where they hatch into larvae.
The larvae of gall gnats feed on plant tissues, causing the formation of characteristic swellings called galls.
