What is the difference between Sericulture and Apiculture?
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Apiculture and sericulture are both practices that involve raising insects for commercial purposes, but they differ in the insects used and the products they produce.
Apiculture is the process of rearing bees or maintenance of honey bee colonies or hives. Sericulture is the process of raising silkworms. Apiculture is done with the help of honey bees. Meanwhile, Sericulture is done with the help of silk moths.
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