sericterium

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Noun sericterium has 1 sense

silk gland, serictery, sericterium - silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders
--₁ is a kind of gland, secretory organ, secretor, secreter
--₁ is a part of silkworm; silkworm, giant silkworm, wild wilkworm

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Sericterium

Description:

Sericterium is a biological term that refers to a specialized gland found in some insects, particularly those belonging to the silk moth family (Bombycidae). This gland produces a sticky, silk-like substance known as sericin, which is secreted onto the silk threads during the spinning process.

Sample Sentences:

The sericterium of a silkworm secretes the protein sericin which helps in the formation of silk fibers.
When the sericterium is fully developed, the silk moth larva begins its cocoon-spinning stage.
The sericin produced by the sericterium contributes to the strength and quality of silk fabrics.

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