what is cocoon in lifecycle of silkworm
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Cocoon is the stage in which the larva spins silk threads around it, to protect itself from its predators. The larva traps itself inside the cocoon in order to pupate. The color of the cocoon varies, depending upon what the silkworm eats. It can range from white to golden yellow.
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The cocoon is a protective casing spun from silk. - Inside the cocoon, the silkworm changes into a pupa, the stage between larvae and adult moths. - After around two weeks, the pupa emerges from the cocoon as an adult moth.
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