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Where is the best-known silk obtained from?
The best-known silk is obtained from the cocoons of the larvae of the mulberry silkworm Bombyx mori reared in captivity (sericulture).
What gives silk its shimmering appearance?
The shimmering appearance of silk is due to the triangular prism-like structure of the silk fiber, which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different angles, thus producing different colors.
What is silk mainly composed of?
Silk is mainly composed of fibroin, a natural protein fiber produced by certain insect larvae to form cocoons.
Which insects have been traditionally used for textile manufacturing?
Generally, only the silk of moth caterpillars has been used for textile manufacturing.
Where does the word 'silk' originate from?
The word 'silk' comes from Old English: sioloc, from Latin: sericum and Ancient Greek: σηρικός, ultimately from the Chinese word 'sī' and other Asian sources.
Test your knowledge about silk, a natural protein fiber, and its production process from insect larvae to textiles. Learn about the shimmering appearance of silk due to its unique fiber structure.
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