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maychende

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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?


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joewallace

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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.


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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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