The silkworm is a________.

caterpillar

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larva

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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
The silkworm is a caterpillar and a larva. The female silk moths lay eggs that hatch into larvae. Larvae of female silk moths are also known as silkworms or caterpillars.
Hence, option C is correct.

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