Question

In the life cycle of the silk moth,the caterpillar covers itself completely with silk fibre .This covering is known as __.

Answer 1

In the pupa stage, the caterpillar covers itself completely with the silk fibres and turns into a pupa.This covering is known as a cocoon which is generally made up of proteins. The moth continues to develop within the cocoon. The silk thread or yarn is obtained from the silk moth’s cocoon.