Oak gall in my daughter’s hand: 3rd May 2019
Undeniably eligible for the 2019picoftheweek title: In Your Hand
[For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge see MariaAntonia]
The gall-fly, in need of sustenance for her developing larvae, genetically modifies the oak to produce for her infants this cosy home. I know some of my readers will high-five the air when I say reproduction for the gall-fly (aka gall wasp) is usually parthenogenetic … i.e. no male required.
crispina kemp 
“HIGH FIVE!” lol
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Despite the context, it’s not intended as a sexual innuendo, merely one of ‘Oh yes!’
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lol
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Amazing shot there Crispin.
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I thank you, Jen.
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You’re welcome, Crispina
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Smiles
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😊
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Sorry Crispina
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I left the “a” off of your name again.
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Ah. Well, either I shall have to forgive you. Or put a contract out on you. And since I lack money, while I do have a big heart, guess you’ll get the forgiveness.
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“I’m humbled Madame” she said as she curtsied , Thanks CrispinA 💜😊
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And thanks for the laugh. Big smiles
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😊🌼
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Wonderful photo choice and thanks for that info!
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As you know, I like to share what (or if) I know
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And we are all the smarter for it!
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Don’t know about smarter, but hopefully more knowledgeable. Which doesn’t equate to the same. 🙂
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Don’t get persnickety, now!
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Okey-D’Oaks
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😉😊
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Gimme five!! hahahaha
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🙂
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Love how the title ties into this photo! Very interesting information, too. 🙂
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I thank you, Maria. I almost saved the photo for later in the month when I could have featured in for Oak Apple Day. But Oak Apple Day falls on a Wednesday, and I always post photos for this challenge on Saturdays, Yes, I am a strict adherent to routine: the only way I don’t get confused with what I’m juggling
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Amazing shot😃
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I thank you. Though it should be thanks to my daughter for standing stilll 🙂
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We are not amused.
But we do have a splitting headache. It’s almost as if something’s trying to pop out of my head.
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O Zeus, we laud you! For what (or who) might be born from your head but the wise Athena. 🙂
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Strange how that first case of literal parthenogenesis did require a man.
Well, a male god.
But then, in our own eyes, all men are gods.
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Of course, the Egyptian First Creation was one male alone. With his fist. I’m saying nothing.
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While I’m reminded of the time my doctor said something that, to me, implied he’d examined his prostate himself. I’m saying nothing (more).
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On a totally different note are you willing to take this story on? https://padresramblings.wordpress.com/2019/05/12/finish-the-story-the-mystery-of-the-stone-circle-part-four/
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Yikes, Padre, I doubt I can do this, at least not for several days. Could you not pass it to another? Could be the weekend before I can do it (I upload and schedule my posts a week in advance, so I can skedaddle off without missing a beat) Sorry to disappoint but … ties.
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All good and understood. I do look forward to you regular posts.
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Thanks, Padre. It’s just happened to hit what I might describe as an exceedingly hectic week. I didn’t want to let you down, but I don’t need the additional stress.
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Nor would I want to stress you.
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🙂
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