The newly hatched silk worms are known as
A. Kegs
B. Ants
C. Chawaki
D. All of these
Answer: Option D
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The newly hatched silk worms are known as Kegs, Ants and Chawaki.The silkmoth eggs hatch to form larvae or caterpillars, known as silkworms. The young age silkworms are referred as Chawki (India), Kego (hairy silkworms in Japan) and Ants (China).
Chawki means the first two stages of silkworm rearing. chawki is the most crucial period of silkworm rearing that demands optimum temperature and humidity, hygienic conditions, quality tender leaf, good rearing facilities and above all technical skills.
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