Ulat sutra

from indonesia

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sains
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From indonesia

Definition

A silkworm that produces silk, specifically Bombyx mori

Etymology

This phrase combines 'ulat' (native Indonesian) with 'sutra', borrowed from the Sanskrit 'sūtra' meaning thread or rule. The use of this term evolved alongside the introduction of sericulture technology from China to the archipelago via ancient trade routes.

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