A silkworm is the larva of the silk moth, Bombyx mori. It is a domesticated insect known for its ability to produce silk.
A worm typically belongs to the Kingdom Animalia within the Phylum Annelida.
No. Worms are part of the Animal Kingdom.
A pigbutt worm is a deep-sea worm species known for its unique appearance resembling a pig's rear end. It lives on the ocean floor at depths of up to 3.7 miles and has a body with a distinct round shape and a peculiar bright red color.
The scientific name of silk is "sericin".
The scientific name for a true worm is "Annelida". Annelids are a diverse group of segmented worms that includes earthworms, marine worms, and leeches.
Silk is animal protein, from silk worm cocoons.
Silk is animal protein, from the silk worm.
Silk worm is an animal that spins its cocoon. Humans harvest the cocoons and unravel the worm's work: this is silk, the fibre.
A silk worm.
Silkworms. they have to be a moth before they make silk
A Silk worm
Silk is a kind of soft material made into clothing. It is made from the silk worm, and is very durable. Silk was discovered when a silk worm dropped into a lady's tea! When the little worm fell into the hot water, the silk began to unravel, causing the woman to call her husband. Silk then became popular!
A Silk worm
A Worm
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Silk is spun for the cocoon of the silkworm, an insect, before it can turn into a moth. It's vaguely similar to spider web. The silkworm is fed on mulberry leaves.
Silk worms are farmed carefully, since each animal requires tending. You can read more about Sericulture -- silk worm farming, below.