The larva of silkworm is called _____.

Nymph

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Caterpillar

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Moth

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Imago

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Solution

The correct option is B Caterpillar
The female silk moth lays eggs, from which hatch larvae which are called caterpillars or silkworms.
Thus, the correct answer is (B).

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