Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Silk Gland.
Silk Gland - as a noun
Silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sericteriumsericteryExample Sentences
"The spider secretes silk from its silk gland to build its web."
"Silk moths have special silk glands that produce silk filaments."
"The silk gland of a silkworm caterpillar produces the silk used in silk production."
"The larva spins a silk thread from its silk gland and uses it to attach to a surface."
"Scientists have studied the structure and function of silk glands in various insect species."
