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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