cynips

• Nom scientifique désignant le genre type de la famille des Cynipidae, dont les espèces sont des guêpes gallicoles (ou cynipides) provoquant des galles sur les plantes. Par extension, terme désignant ces insectes de la famille des Cynipidae.

A scientific noun referring to the type genus of the family Cynipidae, which comprises gall wasps.

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1. Type genus of gall waspsC2formalscientific

   A genus of wasps in the family Cynipidae, known for inducing the formation of galls on plants, particularly oak trees.

   Cynips

   • The Cynips genus includes many species that create distinctive galls on oak leaves.
   • Entomologists study Cynips to understand the complex relationship between insects and plants.
   • The life cycle of Cynips involves a fascinating alternation of generations.