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Moth cocoon

Leeds Museums & Galleries

Leeds Museums & Galleries
United Kingdom

A caterpillar called a silkworm made this cocoon. A caterpillar makes the silk for its cocoon with its salivary glands. It surrounds itself with up to 900 metres of silk thread.

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  • Title: Moth cocoon
  • Subject Keywords: Cocoon
  • Type: Cocoon
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