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The Life Cycle of a Silkworm and Their Different stages


How many stages are there in the Life Cycle of a Silkworm?

 

What Are Fibers and How Do They Work?

 

A material comprised of continuous and thin strands is called “Fiber”. There are two kinds of fibres: natural and synthetic. Man-made fibres differ from natural fibres in that they are derived from plants and animals. Synthetic fibres are the most common type of fibre. Natural fibres such as cotton and silk are examples of natural fibres, while synthetic fibres such as nylon and polyester are examples of synthetic fibres. Silk is a type of animal fiber that is made from silkworms (Natural Fiber). Silkworms are used to spin silk and are often raised for silk processing.



History of Silk

Silk was discovered in China around 3500 BC. Silk was once widely traded and exported to various parts of the globe. Manufacturers can now produce various varieties of silk from different silkworms based on texture and luster thanks to new growth and technological advancement. Mulberry silk is the most common silk moth used in the production of silk. Sericulture refers to the practice of raising silkworms.


The silkworm's life cycle

The silk moth's life cycle begins when a female silk moth lays eggs. The caterpillars or larvae of the silk moth are hatched from the silk moth's eggs. The pupa is formed as a result of the silkworms feeding on mulberry leaves. The silkworm holds itself in the pupa stage by weaving a net around itself. Then it swings its head, spinning a protein Fiber that eventually becomes silk Fiber. A protective coating is built around the pupa by many caterpillars, and this covering is known as the cocoon. The silk yarn (thread) is made from the cocoon of the silk moth. The silkworm's life cycle has been detailed below.




Stage 1: Egg

The egg is the first stage of the life cycle of the silkworm. The egg is laid by a female moth which is mostly the size of small dots. A female moth lays more than 350 eggs at a time. In the springtime, the eggs hatch due to the warmth in the air. This procedure happens once every year.

 

Stage 2: Silkworm 

A hairy silkworm arises after the eggs crack. In this stage of silkworms, the growth happens. They feed on mulberry leaves and consume a large amount of these leaves for around 30 days before going to the next stage.


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