Biorhiza caepulaeformis
Biorhiza caepulaeformis is a of gall wasp in the Cynipidae. It is known to induce galls on oak trees (Quercus spp.), though specific details of its remain poorly documented in published literature. The species was described by Reinhard in 1883. It belongs to a whose members are associated with complex between sexual and forms on different oak tissues.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Biorhiza caepulaeformis: /bi.oˈri.za sɛ.pu.lɛ.ˈfɔr.mɪs/
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Habitat
Associated with oak forests and woodlands where Quercus occur.
Host Associations
- Quercus - gall inducerSpecific unconfirmed; -level association based on genus Biorhiza
Ecological Role
Induces plant galls, potentially affecting oak tissue development and providing microhabitats for other organisms.
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Taxonomic note
Biorhiza caepulaeformis Reinhard, 1883 is a valid but poorly studied . Many Biorhiza species have been subject to taxonomic revision, and some historical records may reflect misidentifications. The species name has been spelled both 'caepulaeformis' and 'cepulaeformis' in literature.