silkworm moth: References & Edit History

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Modified link of Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Advanced technologies for genetically manipulating the silkworm Bombyx mori, a model Lepidopteran insect. Sep 30, 2026
Add new Web site: Scientific Data - Whole-genome sequences of 37 breeding line Bombyx mori strains and their phenotypes established since 1960s. Feb 27, 2025
Add new Web site: The University of Arizona - Computer Science - Silh and Silkworm (PDF). Dec 31, 2024
Add new Web site: Frontiers - Frontiers in Nutrition - Nutritional aspects and dietary benefits of �Silkworms�: Current scenario and future outlook. Aug 31, 2024
Add new Web site: Washington State University - Silkworm Moths. Jul 17, 2024
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Advanced technologies for genetically manipulating the silkworm Bombyx mori, a model Lepidopteran insect. Aug 03, 2023
Add new Web site: Academia - Biology of mulberry silkworm, Bombyx mori L. on mulberry, Morus alba L (PDF). May 28, 2023
Added video. Mar 09, 2015
Added images of silkworm caterpillars and silkworm moths. Jan 26, 2012
Added information about the natural history, coloration, and reproductive behavior of silkworm moths and added mention of genetically modified silkworms that produce stronger, tougher, and more elastic silk. Jan 26, 2012
Add new Web site: Fact Monster - Science - Silkworm. Jan 25, 2011
Added new Web site: Sericulum - Silkworm Life Cycle. May 08, 2008
Added new Web site: Sericulum - Bombyx mori. May 08, 2008
Added new Web site: Animal Diversity Web - Bombyx mori. May 08, 2008
Added new Web site: Enchanted Learning - Silkworm Moth. Mar 04, 2008
Article revised and updated. Sep 29, 2006
Article added to new online database. Jul 20, 1998
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