Complete the paragraph related to the life history of silk moth by filling in the blanks.
The _(a) silk moth lays (b)_, from which hatch (c)_ called (d)_ or (e)_. They grow in size and when the caterpillar is ready to enter the next stage of its life history called (f)_, it first weaves a covering to hold itself, which is known as (g)_.

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The (a)female silk moth lays (b) eggs from which hatch larvae called (c) caterpillars or (d) silkworms They grow in size and when the caterpillar is ready to enter the next stage of its life history called (e) pupa it first weaves a covering to hold itself, which is known as (g) cocoon.

This represents a part of life cycle of a silk moth.

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Complete the paragraph related to the life history of silk moth by filling in the blanks.

The (a) ___ silk moth lays (b) ___, from which hatch (c) ___ called (d) ___ or (e) ___. They grow in size and when the caterpillar is ready to enter the next stage of its life history called (f) ____, it first weaves a covering to hold itself, which is known as (g) ____.

Q. Identify the picture: A and B
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(a) A-a tiny caterpillar hatching out of its egg; B- the pupa stage
(b) A-the pupa changing into a moth; B-the caterpillar eating mulberry leaves
(c) A-caterpillar completely covering itself with silk; B-the caterpillar eating mulberry leaves
(d) A-taking out threads from the cocoon; B-the resting stage of the caterpillar

Q. Draw a diagram to show the life cycle of a silk moth.

A female silk moth lays approximately how many eggs at a time?

Q. At what stage in the life cycle of a silk moth is it killed to get the silk? About how many have to be killed to get one kilogram of silk?

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