10 Questions
What is the main purpose of reeling in the process of obtaining silk from silk moths?
To separate silk fibres from cocoons
What is the liquid secreted by the caterpillar that hardens into a fine thread?
Silk protein
What happens inside the cocoon during the life cycle of a silk moth?
Silkworm develops into a silk moth
What is the primary material used by silkworms to create their cocoons?
Mulberry leaves
Which country ranks first in the world in silk production according to the text?
China
What do the silk fibres go through after they are dyed?
Spinning
How long do the larvae feed on mulberry leaves before forming cocoons?
25-30 days
What is the covering made of fine silk fibres around the caterpillar known as?
Cocoon
What happens to the caterpillar inside the cocoon?
It turns into a silk moth
Which stage of the process involves exposing cocoons to steam?
Reeling
Learn about the two well-known animal fibres - wool and silk. Discover how wool is obtained from animals like sheep, goat, camel, and yak, and the process of making wool fibres.
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