Developmental-reprogramming
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Dasineura
Dasineura is a genus of gall midges in the family Cecidomyiidae. Species in this genus are known for inducing galls on various host plants, including woody shrubs and trees. Some species are significant agricultural pests, such as Dasineura jujubifolia on jujube, which can reduce yields by at least 20%. The genus exhibits diverse gall morphologies, from simple leaf galls to complex flower-like structures formed by developmental reprogramming of host tissues.