The caterpillar completely covers itself by silk fibres and forms a covering. What is this covering known as?

Egg

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Cocoon

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Larva

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Moth

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Solution

The correct option is B
Cocoon

During their life cycle, the silkworms spin cocoons of silk fibres around itself.

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

What is the silk covering over caterpillars known as?

The silk fibre covering over caterpillar is known as cocoon.

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