Gall Wasp - Additional Information

Additional Information

  • The galls of several species, especially Mediterranean variants, were once used as tanning agents.
  • Before his work in human sexuality, Dr. Alfred Kinsey was known for his study of gall wasps.
  • Galls formed on oak trees are one of the main ingredients in Iron gall ink

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