Biology · Sericulture

Which of the following is NOT true about mounting during late stage Silkworm rearing?

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1Mounting of worms should not be delayed as the ripened worms will waste silk.
2Mountages should be kept under direct sunlight and without ventilation.✓
3After attaining full growth in the final instar, the worms cease to feed and are ready to spin.
4The fully grown worms are slightly translucent and raise their heads to find a place for spinning.

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Mountages should be kept under direct sunlight and without ventilation.

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