Wild And Small KY
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Devin Brooks
Exploring the Wild and Small of Kentucky through macrophotography.
Inspired by poet Todd Davis and writer Erik Reece.
"Attention is the beginning of devotion" - Mary Oliver
Exploring the Wild and Small of Kentucky through macrophotography.
Inspired by poet Todd Davis and writer Erik Reece.
"Attention is the beginning of devotion" - Mary Oliver
Galls are abnormal plant growths caused by parasites like viruses, fungi, bacteria, other plants, insects, and mites. This gall was likely caused by a gall wasp, which lays eggs on plants to induce gall formation. The gall then serves as protection and nutrients for the larvae.
January 31, 2025 at 12:15 AM
Galls are abnormal plant growths caused by parasites like viruses, fungi, bacteria, other plants, insects, and mites. This gall was likely caused by a gall wasp, which lays eggs on plants to induce gall formation. The gall then serves as protection and nutrients for the larvae.
Ranging in size from 0.2 - 1.4 mm, these mites are one of the most prevalent arthropods in many forest soils and thus are an essential component to forest health. Most classifications being detritivores and fungivores, while some predatory species also exist.
January 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Ranging in size from 0.2 - 1.4 mm, these mites are one of the most prevalent arthropods in many forest soils and thus are an essential component to forest health. Most classifications being detritivores and fungivores, while some predatory species also exist.