The silkworm is (a) a caterpillar, (b) a larva. Choose the correct option. (i) a (ii) b (iii) both a and b (iv) neither a nor b.
The silkworm is a caterpillar and a larva. Hence, option (iii) is correct. The female silk moths lay eggs that hatch into larvae. Larvae of female silk moths are also known as silkworms or caterpillars.
