Domesticated Silkworm Moth (Noun)
Meaning
Stocky creamy-white Asiatic moth found almost entirely under human care; the source of most of the silk commerce.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The domesticated silkworm moth is a stocky, creamy-white Asiatic moth found almost entirely under human care.
- Domesticated silkworm moths are well-known to be the source of most of the silk commerce around the world.
- Today, the domesticated silkworm moth is widely cultivated to produce its silk fibers.
- Scientists are working to further improve the yield of the domesticated silkworm moth, making silk production more efficient.
- In spite of the availability of synthetic alternatives, the domesticated silkworm moth remains a crucial element in the production of high-quality silk fabrics.