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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 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 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
How many tons of mulberry leaves do silkworms eat?
Silkworms can consume a significant amount of mulberry leaves, with estimates suggesting that it takes about 2,000 to 3,000 tons of mulberry leaves to produce one ton of silk. Over their lifespan, a single silkworm can eat around 100 grams of leaves. The exact amount can vary based on factors such as the silkworm's age and the conditions in which they are raised.
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 do you do with silkworm eggs?
Silkworm eggs are typically incubated under controlled conditions to encourage hatching. Once the eggs hatch, the larvae, known as silkworms, are fed a diet primarily consisting of mulberry leaves. After several molts and growth stages, the silkworms spin cocoons, which can later be harvested to produce silk. Proper care and environment are crucial throughout this process to ensure healthy development and silk production.
What is the larvae of a silkworm moth called?
The larva of a silkworm moth is called silkworm caterpillar.
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
