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silk gland
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silk gland, serictery, sericteriumnoun
silk-producing gland of insects (especially of a silkworm) or spiders
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silk gland
A silk gland is a specialized glandular structure in certain insects, particularly silk worms and spiders, which produces the proteinaceous fluid that hardens into silk threads upon exposure to air. These glands play a critical role in the construction of cocoons, webs, egg sacs, and other silk-based structures.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of silk gland in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of silk gland in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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