Meaning of the word "gall wasp" in English

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gall wasp

US /ˈɡɔːl wɑːsp/
UK /ˈɡɔːl wɑːsp/
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Noun

1.

a small wasp that lays its eggs in plants, causing galls to form

Example:
The oak tree was covered in galls caused by gall wasps.
Scientists are studying the life cycle of the gall wasp.
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