Paragraph on Sericulture! The rearing of silkworms for the production of raw silk is known as sericulture. The Chinese people knew the methods of cultivating silk and preparing cloth from it for more than 2000 years. But the art of sericulture was held by them a very close secret, so much so, that leakage of any information or attempt to [...]
In this article we will discuss about Bedbugs:- 1. History of Bedbug 2. Distribution, Habit and Habitat of Bedbug 3. External Features 4. Life History 5. Economic Importance 6. Control. Contents: History of Bedbug Distribution, Habit and Habitat of Bedbug External Features of Bedbug Life History of Bedbugs Economic Importance of Bedbugs Control of Bedbugs 1. History of Bedbug: The [...]
The following points highlight the three main types of metamorphosis in insects. The types are: 1. Ametabolic Metamorphosis 2. Heterometabolic Metamorphosis 3. Holometabolic Metamorphosis. Type # 1. Ametabolic Metamorphosis: In lower insects (Collembola, Thysanura) the young which hatches from an egg is a miniature of the adult and is called a nymph, it differs from the adult in having immature [...]