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Silk is a natural protein fiber, some forms of which can be woven into textiles. The protein fiber of silk is composed mainly of fibroin and is produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons. The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity
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Silk is a natural fibre made by the silk worm cocoon. Silk fibres are very strong and are often used to make cloth. ... In the past, silk was used to make parachutes. The practice of growing silkworms for silk production is called sericulture. Most spiders make a natural fibre of their own that is also called silk.
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