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BookmarkThe silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of a moth that is very important economically as the producer of silk.
A silkworm's diet consists solely of mulberry leaves..
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Moth — A moth is an insect closely related to the butterfly. Moths, and more particularly their caterpillars, are a major agricultural pest in many parts of ... > read more
Silk — 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 ... > read more
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