Bombyx mori their lifecycle, and enclose themselves in a cocoon made up of raw silk produced by the salivary glands. The final molt from larva to pupa takes place within the cocoon, which provides a vital layer of protection during the vulnerable, almost motionless pupal state. Many other Lepidoptera produce cocoons, but only a few—the Bombycidae, in particular the genus "Bombyx", and the Saturniidae, in particular the genus "Antheraea"—have been exploited for fabric production. If the animal is allowed to survive after spinning its cocoon and through the pupal phase of its lifecycle, it releases proteolytic enzymes to make a hole in
Mori Ōgai in the historical fantasy novel "Teito Monogatari" by Hiroshi Aramata. Mori is a character in the manga and anime adaptation of "Bungo Stray Dogs". "Bungo Stray Dogs" uses the names, stories and biographical details of authors to create its characters. "From the Japanese Wikipedia article" Mori Ōgai Lieutenant-General , known by his pen name Mori Ōgai (), was a Japanese Army Surgeon general officer, translator, novelist, poet and father of famed author Mari Mori. He obtained his medical license at a very young age and introduced translated German literary works to the Japanese public. Mori Ōgai also was considered the