Female Silk Moth lays___________.

50-100 eggs

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200-250 eggs

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350-400 eggs

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800-1000 eggs

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Solution

The correct option is C 350-400 eggs
Stages- Female silkmoth lays $300$ to $500$ eggs.
- Eggs hatch to form silkworm larvae which feed on mulberry leaves
-After moulting in fifth instar, it extrudes silk and spins cocoon.
-Cocoons are boiled and silk is extracted.

Nearest correct answer:- (C) $350 - 400$ eggs.

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