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Which of the following is not the characteristic feature of Tassar silk?(a) Also known as Kosa silk(b) Obtained from Bombyx mori(c) A native of India and China(d) Larvae of the silkworm feed on oakThis question was addressed to me during an internship interview.I'd like to ask this question from Food Production Strategies in division Strategies for Enhancement in Food Production of Biology – Class 12

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Correct answer is (b) Obtained from Bombyx mori

To elaborate: Tassar silk is ALSO known as Kosa silk. It is obtained from the oak-feeding LARVAE of the silk moth-Antheraea mylitta. It is a native of INDIA and China. Tassar cocoons are ATTACHED by a peduncle to twigs of Sal TREES.



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