cynips

• Substantivo científico que designa o gênero-tipo da família Cynipidae, de insetos himenópteros conhecidos como vespas-galhadoras.

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.

   Gênero-tipo das vespas-das-galhas

   • 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.