silk gland (Meaning)
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silk gland (n)
silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders
Synonyms & Antonyms of silk gland
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silk gland Sentence Examples
- The silkworm's silk gland produces a continuous filament of silk that can be up to 1,500 meters long.
- The silk gland of a spider is located in its abdomen and is used to spin webs.
- The composition of silk produced by silk glands varies between different species of insects and spiders.
- The silk gland is a specialized organ in caterpillars that produces a protein-based material called silk.
- The silk gland of a larva discharges a sticky liquid that solidifies into silk upon contact with air.
- The silk glands of bees and wasps are used to produce wax and comb for building their hives.
- The venom injected by some snakes and spiders is produced by specialized glands that resemble silk glands.
- The silk gland of a snail secretes a substance that forms the protective casing of its eggs.
- The study of silk glands in insects has provided valuable insights into the evolution and diversity of silk production.
- The development and modification of silk glands have played a role in the adaptation and survival of various arthropod species.
FAQs About the word silk gland
silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The silkworm's silk gland produces a continuous filament of silk that can be up to 1,500 meters long.
The silk gland of a spider is located in its abdomen and is used to spin webs.
The composition of silk produced by silk glands varies between different species of insects and spiders.
The silk gland is a specialized organ in caterpillars that produces a protein-based material called silk.
