Author Question: You see a tree branch that has a large, misshapen, unsightly growth. The growth does not appear to ... (Read 72 times)

maychende · **on:** Jul 21, 2018

You see a tree branch that has a large, misshapen, unsightly growth. The growth does not appear to serve any useful
function. What is such a growth called, and what category of insect might have caused it?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Insects that eat the leaves on trees are known as what? Give one important example.

What will be an ideal response?

joewallace · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

It is a gall. Galling insects are usually the cause of these growths

Answer to Question 2

Defoliators. The gypsy moth.