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Originally Posted by Blahah  There are several mechanisms by which galls are formed. Some are caused by the secretion of plant hormones at the time of egg laying, or in the salivary secretions of the developing larvae. Others are caused by mutualistic associations with bacteria or viruses. Some others are galls caused initially by a bacterial, viral or fungal infection and then later colonised by an insect laying its eggs within. |
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