What is the scientific name of 'Eri Silkworm', one of the most exploited, domesticated and commercial non-mulberry silkworms?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is option (D) Philosamia ricinii

• The Eri silkworm is scientifically known as Philosamia ricinii.
• It is a non-mulberry silkworm primarily used for producing Eri silk, which is valued for its warmth and durability.
• Eri silk is also known as "peace silk" because it is harvested without killing the silkworm, unlike the traditional silk produced by the mulberry silkworm.
  

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•  Bombyx mori: This is the scientific name of the Mulberry silkworm, which produces mulberry silk.
  
•  Morus alba: Morus alba is the scientific name of the white mulberry tree, whose leaves are fed to the Bombyx mori (Mulberry silkworm).
  
•  Antheraea mylitta: This is the scientific name of the Tussar silkworm, another type of non-mulberry silkworm, which produces Tussar silk.