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The silkworm feeds mainly on the leaves of the mulberry tree. Silk growers provide their charges with fresh leaves daily to keep them growing and happy.

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On the leaves of which plant do silkworm feed?

mulbery plant


What is use of silkworm?

Silk "worms" are actually the larval form of the domestic silk moth (Bombyx mori). The silkworms are raised on a diet of only white mulberry (Morus alba) leaves until they enter the pupal stage. The cocoons which the silkworms make are then used to make silk.


Do silkworms live in dirt?

No. The 'silkworm' is the caterpillar of the domesticated silkmoth which feeds on the leaves of the white mulberry plant.Farmers grow the plant and feed the leaves to the silkworms which are kept in flat baskets in their houses.Thus far form living in dirt, silkworms live in baskets and are cared for by silkworm farmers.see related link below for more information.


How much does a silkworm eat a day?

One, Mulberry leaves


Can a silkworm form a cocoon on the ground?

A silkworm can make a cocoon anywhere even on the ground. it prefers the bark of trees though.


What are characteristics of a silkworm?

silkworm is the caterpillar of silk moth . it spines a strong,thin,silken fibre around itself to form a cucoon


What is the covering of a silkworm cocoon called?

The covering of a silkworm cocoon is called a silk filament or silk thread. It is made up of a protein called fibroin, which is secreted by the silkworm to form the cocoon.


What part of the silkworm makes silk?

Silk is produced from the protein fibers that are secreted by the silkworm larvae to form their cocoons. This protein, called fibroin, is spun into silk threads by the silkworm to create the cocoon.


What is the larvae of a silkworm moth called?

The larva of a silkworm moth is called silkworm caterpillar.


Why do elephants have a diet of leaves and trees?

They have a diet of leaves, trees and grasses, because they are herbivores.


What types of ants are known for their diet of leaves?

Leafcutter ants are known for their diet of leaves.


What are the steps in making silk?

first the silkworms are fed on the leaves of the mulberry bush. then each silkworm spins a continuous thread up to 800 metres long to form a cocoon. then the silkworms are boiled in water and silk is obtained from them