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Notes on Honey-Bee (With Diagram)

The social organization of the honey-bees is established by the living of all individuals within the colony and they show the mutual cooperation among the members of the colony, and exhibit the overlapping genera­tions. At least there is a division of labour among the different types of honey-bees in the colony or hive. The different forms or types of insects [...]

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Life Cycle of Silkworm Moth

The following points highlight the four main stages involved in the life cycle of silkworm moth. The stages are: 1. Adult Moth 2. Eggs 3. Larva 4. Pupa and Imago. Stage # 1. Adult Moth: The adult moths are 25 mm in length and the span of wings is 40-50 mm. The female silkworm moths are larger than the males. [...]

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Factors Influencing the Life Cycle of Silkworm

The following points highlight the three main factors influencing the life cycle of silkworm. The factors are: 1. Extraction of Silk 2. Composition of Silk 3. Modern Sericulture. Factor # 1. Extraction of Silk: The continuous silken thread which builds the cocoon serves as the source of the silk of our requirement. As the adult emerges from the pupa, the [...]

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