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Question
Complete the paragraph related to the life history of silk moth by filling in the blanks.
The ___(a)___ silk moth lays ___(b)___, from which hatch ___(c)___ called ___(d)___ or ___(e)___. They grow in size and when the caterpillar is ready to enter the next stage of its life history called ___(f)___, it first weaves a covering to hold itself, which is known as ___(g)___.
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Solution
The female silk moth lays eggs, from which hatch larvae called caterpillars or silkworms. They grow in size and when the caterpillar is ready to enter the next stage of its life history called pupa, it first weaves a covering to hold itself, which is known as a cocoon.
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