Acarocecidia

/ˌækəroʊsɪˈsɪdiə/ noun

Definition

Plural of deformities or gall-like growths on plants caused by mite infestation or damage.

Etymology

From Latin 'acarus' (mite) plus 'cecidia' (plant galls caused by parasites), referring to plant deformities from mites.

Kelly Says

Acarocecidia on plants are like plant acne—they're abnormal growths triggered by mite saliva injected during feeding, and different mite species cause completely different shapes of deformity on the same plant.

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