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