Silk is produced by ..............

Larva

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Cocoon

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Larva and Adult moth

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Adult moth

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The correct option is B Cocoon
Cocoon is the stage in which the larva spins silk threads around it, to protect itself from its predators. The larva traps itself inside the cocoon in order to pupate. The color of the cocoon varies, depending upon what the silkworm eats. It can range from white to golden yellow.

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