Silkworms (Bombyx spp) – The History of Silk Making and Silkworms
Silkworms (incorrectly spelled silk worms) are the larval form of the domesticated silk moth, Bombyx mori. The silk moth was domesticated in its native habitat of northern China from its wild cousin Bombyx mandarina, a cousin which still survives today. Archaeological evidence suggests that occurred about 3500 BCE. Key Takeaways: Silk Worms The fabric we call silk is …
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