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Nature Moments: Galls, Cankers, and Witch’s Brooms

In his latest Nature Moments video, Bowdoin professor and Maine Audubon trustee Nat Wheelwright asks:

Have you ever noticed tumor-like growths on plants? Fungi, insects, mites and bacteria are like “body snatchers,” penetrating plant cells and manipulating them to produce galls, cankers and witch’s brooms for the parasites’ benefit. Fortunately, most are benign.

Nature Moments are filmed with the help of Wilder Nicholson, Rebecca Goldfine, Tom Porter, Paul Benham and Genie Wheelwright.

View all Nat’s Nature Moments videos.