Galls and Oaks
by Chris, 19 September, 2008, 2 comments
Not only do oak trees form part of our landscape but they also support an enormous range of organisms. Birds may make their nests in the canopy, spiders spin their webs in the twigs, squirrels gather the acorns, and many insects devour the leaves. However, some insects make a home in the tissues of the trees and create new structures; these are called plant galls. Read more...
