The silkworm is (a) a caterpillar, (b) a larva. Choose the correct option.
(i) a (ii) b (iii) both a and b (iv) neither a nor b

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Solution

Silkworm is both a caterpillar and larve. The female silk moths lay eggs that hatch into larvae. Larvae of female silk moths are also known as silkworms or caterpillars. Therefore, Option(iii) is correct.

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