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By which insect lac is obtained?

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Kerriidae is a family of scale insects, commonly known as lac insects. Kerria lacca is one such species of lac insects. These insects secrete a waxy resin that is harvested and converted commercially into lac and shellac, used in various dyes, cosmetics, wood finishing varnishes and polishes.

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