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Q. The larva of Bombyx mori is known as

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The larva of Bombyx mori is known as caterpillar. A fully grown caterpillar has a length of about $7.5 \,cm$. These larvae are voracious feeder so they have continuous supply of food. Each caterpillar larvae has a well developed mandibulate type of mouth parts adapted to feed easily on the mulberry leaves.