Main content

The larva or caterpillar of Bombyx mori is also known as a silkworm. They feast on mulberry leaves until they are ready to cocoon themselves in thread. The tightly-packed fibres make the thread strong and resistant to breaking.

Picture: Silkworm, Credit: Getty Images

Available now

13 minutes

More episodes

Previous

Pigs

Next

Fish

See all episodes from The Good Keepers' Guide

Featured in...

91热爆 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project