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Is silkworm a caterpillar or a larva of silkmoth?

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The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of the domestic silkmoth Bombyx mori. Both the caterpillar and larva of a silkmoth are called silkworm.

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Question 2 Is silkworm a caterpillar or a larva of silkmoth?

The silkworm is the larva or caterpillar of the domestic silkmoth Bombyx mori. Both the caterpillar and larva of a silkmoth are called silkworm.

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Is silkworm a caterpillar or a larva of silkmoth?