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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
  
A protective fibrous case spun by the larvae of moths and other insects.  Cocoons provide protection during pupation.  Silk is obtained from the cocoon of silkworms.
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A protective fibrous case spun by the larvae of moths and other insects.  Cocoons provide protection during pupation.  [[Silk]] is obtained from the cocoon of silkworms.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 14:38, 1 July 2022

Indian tropical tasar silk moth

Description

A protective fibrous case spun by the larvae of moths and other insects. Cocoons provide protection during pupation. Silk is obtained from the cocoon of silkworms.