The diagrams below show the life cycle of the silkworm and the stages in the production of silk cloth. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant. »

The first diagram explains how the silkworm goes through the different stages in its lifetime,

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the second infographic walks us through the steps in the production of silk cloth.

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, it is visible that there are some steps which are done by the silkworms themselves.

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, there are various tasks that need to be done by a human. Specifically, the work after the larva leaves the cocoon. The stages of the silkworm's life are depicted in the upper image. The fly first produces eggs, which after 10 days develop into larvae. The worms start building a nest out of silk thread in another four to six weeks. The second graphic

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silk thread. The cocoons are originally chosen and placed into scalding hot water, as shown in the picture. They can be unwound into 300–900 meter-long threads after being boiled. Later, these threads are twisted into heavier cords or woven into fabrics. They are capable of being dyed a different hue after processing.