Correct option is B
In
sericulture (the science of silkworm rearing), understanding the terminology related to different life stages of the silkworm is essential. The lifecycle of a silkworm (
Bombyx mori) includes
egg → larva → pupa → adult moth.
�� Kengo:
· The term
"Kengo" refers to the
newly hatched larva of the silkworm.
· It emerges from the egg and is also sometimes called a
1st instar larva.
· At this stage, the larva is
tiny, blackish, and extremely delicate.
· Proper care and
optimal environmental conditions (humidity and temperature) are crucial to ensure high survival rates.
This stage marks the beginning of the
larval phase, where the silkworm undergoes several molts and feeds voraciously on
mulberry leaves.