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ludmilkaskok [199]
2 years ago
15

Why are silk moths considered as useful insects ? Give ant two reasons​

Biology
1 answer:
Sav [38]2 years ago
4 0
  • Silk moths produce, well, silk (and collagen). Collagen is used for many medical-related purposes, making it very important to have! Currently, most collagen comes from cows, which have a history of causing allergic reactions in patients, while the collagen from silk moths is patient-friendly.
  • Silk is also considered one of our most valuable fibers.

Hope this helps!

-Moiselle

<em />

<em>Source:</em>

<em>“Silkworms Spin Medicinal Gold.” GNN - Genome News Network, http://www.genomenewsnetwork.org/articles/01_03/silkworm.shtml#:~:text=In%20their%20cocoons%2C%20the%20insects,Female%20silkworm%20moth%20depositing%20eggs. </em>

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