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Which one of the following produces silk?

Correct answer: B. Bombyx mori

  • A. Dysdercus koenigi
  • B. Bombyx mori
  • C. Both a & b
  • D. None of the above

Explanation

Bombyx mori is the silkworm, whose larva spins the silk cocoon used in sericulture. Dysdercus koenigi is a cotton-stainer insect, not a silk-producing insect.

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