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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 co