what is the generic description and generic type of silk?

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what is the generic description and generic type of silk?

2007-02-09 01:54:25 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Botany

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try here for info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Silk

2007-02-09 02:04:51 · answer #1 · answered by dave a 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

silk isn't a botany question, silk comes from a insects in the family lepidoptera(butterflies and moths) the silk commonly used in fabric making comes from the cocoon of the silk moth(Bombyx mori)

2007-02-09 21:55:14 · answer #2 · answered by Bio-student Again(aka nursegirl) 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋