name a natural fiber obtained from insects
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One of the prominent natural fibres, Silk is obtained from insects, namely silkworms.
the insects that produce Silk fibre are known as bombyxMori or simply cocoons.
the insects that produce Silk fibre are known as bombyxMori or simply cocoons.
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'Silk' is a natural fiber obtained from an insect.
Explanation:
Silk is a 'natural fiber' which is made up of proteins. It is used in our textile industry on large scale to make clothes and threads. It is obtained from the 'larvae' of the insect when they form cocoons.
Many insects produces silk but the silk obtained from the cocoon of larvae of the "mulberry silkworm". This whole process is known as Sericulture.
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