Question

Various varieties of silk are available in the market. Are these obtained from the same

type of silk moths? How many varieties of silk moths are found in India? Compile the

information in the form of a table.​

Answer 1

Answer:

They are: i) Bombyx mori produces mulberry silk. These silk moths feed on "mulberry leaves" and hence, the silk produced by them is called mulberry silk. ii) Antheraea mylitte Dury, the "Indian Tassar silkworm" produces Tassar silk.

Explanation:

silk industry in India

India produces four kinds of silk: mulberry, tasar, muga and eri. The silkworm Bombyx mori is fed on mulberry leaves cultivated in plantations. Silkworms are also found wild on forest trees, e.g Antheraea paphia which produces the tasar silk (Tussah

Answer 2

Answer:

There are so many varieties of silk namely muga, tasar, mulberry and eri. All are obtained from different types of silk moth.

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