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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
Why do elephants have a diet of leaves and trees?
They have a diet of leaves, trees and grasses, because they are herbivores.
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
What is the larvae of a silkworm moth called?
The larva of a silkworm moth is called silkworm caterpillar.
Does silkworm give birth or lays eggs?
The silkworm itself does not lay eggs or give birth, it is just a caterpillar. It's adult form, a moth lays eggs as do nearly all insects.
What is the use of silkworm?
the use of the silkworm is for making silk
Is a silkworm a fruit or a vegetable?
A silkworm is a type of caterpillar.
