Ericulture and Prospects for Exploitation-Presentation at Workshop ...
Ericulture and Prospects for Exploitation-Presentation at Workshop ...
Ericulture and Prospects for Exploitation-Presentation at Workshop ...
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ERI SILKWORM AND ITS DIVERSITYThe structure of the genitalia, wing p<strong>at</strong>tern <strong>and</strong>chromosome number demonstr<strong>at</strong>e th<strong>at</strong> Samia ricini(Donovan)(2n=40) is derived from its wild <strong>for</strong>m, Samiacanningi (Hutton).‣ The cultiv<strong>at</strong>ed variety of Samia ricini does not occur inthe wild.‣ The taxonomic position of eri silkworm is as follows.A) Order : LepidopteraB) Family : S<strong>at</strong>urniidae.C) Tribe : AttaciniD) Genus : SamiaE) Species : ricini (Donovan)
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