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Anand M Joseph asked Dec 23, 2022

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Why is silk moth is called silkworm?
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It is the closest relative of Bombyx mandarina, the wild silk moth. The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of a silk moth. It is an economically important insect, being a primary producer of silk.

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