Question

Which species produces superior quality of silk
A) Attacus ricini
B) Bombyx mori
C) Antheraea assamensis
D) Attacus atlas

Answer 1

Attacus ricini species produces

Answer 2

Answer:

The answer is A) Attacus ricini

Explanation:

• Bombyx mori exists as a Mulberry silkworm and is the most domesticated species among different silkworms.
• Antheraea pernyi exists as an Oak silkworm that is native to China and has been domesticated in different other countries now. This silkworm feeds on Oak leaves and can chew via even the thick leaves with the support of its mandibles.
• Antheraea assamensis exists as a Muga silkworm that is endemic to the North-Eastern regions of India, particularly Assam.
• Attacus ricini exists as an Eri silkworm that produces a superior quality of silk and feeds on types of Castor Beans.

Therefore, A) Attacus ricini species produces the best quality of silk.

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