23 Questions
What is the main food source for Lac insects?
Sap of certain trees and shrubs
Which part of the female lac insect secretes the bulk of lac for commerce?
Abdomen
Why do female lac insects lose their eyes, wings, and legs?
Due to atrophy from lack of movement
Which part of the male lac insect's body contains the penis?
Abdomen
What is the color of a male lac insect?
Red
How do male lac insects differ from females in terms of feeding capability?
Males can feed while females cannot
What is lac primarily known as?
A natural animal resin
What is the process of obtaining lac called?
Lac culture
Who first discovered the insect that produces lac?
Father Tachard
Who gave the name Laccifer lacca to the lac insect?
Carter
When did the scientific study of lac begin?
1709
How does the male enter the female cell?
Through the anal tubular opening
What happens to the male after copulation?
It dies
How many eggs is a female capable of producing?
About one thousand eggs
What is the process called when the larvae begin to wander in search of a suitable centre to fix them?
Swarming
How do the larvae emerge from the female cell?
Through the anal tubular opening
What is the average number of eggs a female can produce?
200-500
What shape are male lac cells?
Elongated and cigar-shaped
Through which opening does the matured male lac insect emerge?
Posterior circular opening
What is the function of the waxy white filaments protruding from the female cell?
To prevent the blocking of the pore during excess secretion of lac
What stage of development undergoes pseudopupation in lac insects?
Second stage larva
How does the male lac insect fertilize the female?
It enters the female cell for fertilization
What is the purpose of the resinous substance secreted by the lac larvae?
To create the lac cell
Learn about the valuable scarlet product lac, its natural resin of animal origin secreted by the tiny lac insect. Explore the techniques of lac culture, including care of host plants, pruning, propagation, collection, and processing. Discover the history of lac's usage in India.
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