Question

Explain the life cycle of silk moth. [ 3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Labelling the Life cycle : 1 Mark

Female silk moth $\to$ Lays eggs $\to$ After about 14 days eggs are hatched into larva $\to$ Grown into Pupa $\to$ Weave a net and enclosed itself $\to$ Produce liquid protein from its salivary glands while moving its head in the shape of '8' forming cocoon $\to$ Live in the cocoon for some time $\to$ After coming out of cocoon grows into silk moth.