Silkworm
by Meckes/ottawa
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Silkworm
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Meckes/ottawa
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Photograph - Photograph
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Silkworms (Bombyx mori) are the larvae (caterpillars) of the silk moth. They feed only on mulberry (Morus sp.) leaves. The caterpillars produce fine silk cocoons around themselves as they pupate for metamorphosis. The silk is harvested for use in clothing and fabrics. Once the cocoons have been produced, the pupae are killed to ensure the silk is not damaged by the emerging moths. REM 31x.
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May 19th, 2021
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