Silkworm Anatomy & Physiology (CPT-124) (1+1)

Course Developer:

Dr. Firdose Ahmad Malik

Assistant Professor

COTS Mirgund

Dr. Shabir Ahmad Bhat

Assistant Professor (SS)

COTS Mirgund

Lecture 1: Digestive System of Silkworm

  • Introduction to Digestive System of Silkworm

  • Anatomy of Silkworm Digestive System

  • Physiology of Digestion in Silkworm

Lecture 2: Circulatory System of Silkworm

  • Introduction to Circulatory System of Silkworm

  • Structure of Dorsal Vessel of Silkworm

  • Composition of Haemolymph

  • Haemocytes of Silkworm

  • Physiology of Circulation in Silkworm

Lecture 3: Respiratory System of Silkworm

  • Introduction to Respiratory System of Silkworm

  • Components of Silkworm Respiratory System

  • Physiology of Respiration in Silkworm

Lecture 4: Excretory System of Silkworm

  • Introduction to Excretory System of Silkworm

  • Structure of Malpighian Tubule and Its Function

  • Physiology of Excretion in Silkworm

Lecture 5: Nervous System of Silkworm

  • Introduction to Nervous System of Silkworm

  • Functions of the Nervous System

  • Nervous System of Silkworm Larva

  • Nervous System in Adult

Lecture 6: Reproductive System of Silkworm

  • Introduction to Reproductive System of Silkworm

  • Reproductive System of Silkworm Larva

  • Reproductive System of Male Adult

  • Reproductive System of Female Adult

  • Structure and Function of Female Accessory Reproductive Glands

Lecture 7: Muscular System of Silkworm

  • Introduction to Muscular System of Silkworm

  • Functions of The Muscular System

  • Types of Muscles Based on Morphology

  • Histology of The Muscles

  • Musculatory System in Silkworm

  • Musculature in Larva

  • Musculature in Adult

Lecture 8: Silk gland and Silk Secretion

  • Introduction to Silk Gland

  • Morphology and Function of Silk Gland

  • Silk Protein and Silk Biosynthesis

Lecture 9: Endocrinology of silkworm

  • Introduction to Endocrinology

  • Endocrine Glands in Silkworm

  • Regulation of Endocrine Glands

Lecture 10: Sensory Physiology

  • Introduction to Sensory Organs

  • Types of Sensory Receptors and Their Function

Lecture 12: Effect of Juvenile Hormones & JH Analogues Of Silk Secretion

  • Introduction to Juvenile Hormone and JH Analogues

  • Effect of JH Hormones on Silk Gland

  • Effect of JH Anologues on Silk Production

  • Application of Hormones in Sericulture

Lecture 13: Sex Attractant Of Female Silkworm moth

  • Introduction to Sex Pheromens

  • Mechanism of Sex Attraction in Silkworm

  • Sex Pheromone of The Wild Silkmoth Bombyx Mandarina

Lecture 14: Artificial Diets Of Silkworm

  • Introduction to Artificial Diets

  • Composition of Artificial Diets

  • Types of Artificial Diets

  • Advantages of Artificial Diet