Cynipidae
plural noun
Cy·nip·i·dae
sə̇ˈnipəˌdē
: a large family of small hymenopterous insects (superfamily Cynipoidea) comprising the gall wasps most of which produce galls on plants (such as oaks and rosebushes) in which their larvae develop see cynips
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“Cynipidae.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Cynipidae. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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