In an egg laying of 'Bombyx mori',the number of eggs are

Options

A. 200 to 300
B. 300 to 500
C. 400 to 600
D. 500 to 700

Answer

B

Explanation

After fertilization each female moth lays about 300 to 400 eggs. The eggs are placed in clusters on leaves of the mulberry tree. The female cover the eggs by a gelatinous secretion which glues them to the surface of the leaves.