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gall mite
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gall mite
n.
Any of various mites of the family Eriophyidae that produce galls on plants.
gall mite
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Plant Pathology) any of various plant-feeding mites of the family Phytoptidae that cause galls or blisters on buds, leaves, or fruit
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Even if soil and sun exposure are perfect, sucking gall mites locate and disfigure the plants in due time.
GARDENING > SQUIRRELS HELP THEMSELVES TO TREE'S ORANGES by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
In the manner of nearly all its kin, gardenmaster fuchsia is eventually discovered by gall mites that pucker and disfigure its leaves.
IN THE GARDEN SOME PLANTS ARE BETTER OFF LEFT ALONE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
If this fuchsia had been getting water several times a week, it never would have survived this long, succumbing to the gall mites that spin their webs across its newly emerged leaves from time to time.
IN THE GARDEN SUMMER ALWAYS BRINGS PATCHES OF BLUE by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
 
 
 
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