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In which of the following life stages of the silk moth is silk extracted?
Answer: Option A
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In the pupa stage, the caterpillar weaves a net to hold itself. The caterpillar covers itself completely with silk fibre and turns into a pupa, this covering is known as the cocoon. The moth continues to develop within the cocoon. The silk thread or yarn is obtained from the silk moth’s cocoon.
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