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      Question

      Which insect species is the primary producer of silk

      through its salivary glands?
      A Apis mellifera Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B Apis cerana Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C Gryllus sp. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D Bombyx mori Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E Drosophila melanogaster Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      The silkworm, Bombyx mori, secretes silk from its salivary glands during the pupal stage, which is harvested for textile use.

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