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The silkworm ...

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The silkworm is (a) a caterpillar, (b) a larva. Choose the correct option.

A

a

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b

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C

both a and b

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neither a nor b.

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Solution

The correct option is C both a and b
Female silk moths lay eggs which hatch into larvae. These larvae of female silk moths are known as caterpillars or silkworms.

Hence, option C is correct.

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