Silk is a natural protein fibre, some forms of which can be
woven into textiles. The best-known type of silk is obtained
from the cocoon of silkworm larvae reared in captivity
(sericulture). The shimmering appearance for which silk is
prized comes from the fibres' triangular prism-like structure
which allows silk cloth to refract incoming light at different
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