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    cocoon
    /kəˈkuːn/

    noun

    • 1. a silky case spun by the larvae of many insects for protection as pupae: "the moth emerged from its pale yellow papery cocoon"
    • 2. a covering that prevents the corrosion of metal equipment.

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  2. www.britannica.com › topic › sericultureSericulture | Silk Production & Benefits of Silk Farming

    Jun 27, 2024 · Sericulture, the production of raw silk by means of raising caterpillars (larvae), particularly those of the domesticated silkworm (Bombyx mori). The production of silk generally involves two processes: The silkworm caterpillar builds its cocoon by producing and surrounding itself with a long,

  3. www.britannica.com › animal › annelidAnnelid | Definition, Characteristics, Habitat, Reproduction,...

    Jun 13, 2024 · Annelid, any member of a phylum of invertebrate animals that are characterized by the possession of a body cavity (or coelom), movable bristles (or setae), and a body divided into segments by transverse rings, or annulations, from which they take their name. The coelom is reduced in leeches, and.

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  5. www.britannica.com › science › pupaPupa | Metamorphosis, Insects, Development | Britannica

    4 days ago · pupa, life stage in the development of insects exhibiting complete metamorphosis that occurs between the larval and adult stages (imago). During pupation, larval structures break down, and adult structures such as wings appear for the first time.

  6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › AnnelidAnnelid - Wikipedia

    4 days ago · The species exist in and have adapted to various ecologies – some in marine environments as distinct as tidal zones and hydrothermal vents, others in fresh water, and yet others in moist terrestrial environments. The Annelids are bilaterally symmetrical, triploblastic, coelomate, invertebrate organisms.

  7. www.smorescience.com › how-important-is-a-cocoon-for-a-butterflyHow Important Is A Cocoon For A Butterfly? - Smore Science...

    Jun 20, 2024 · Cocoon: A protective structure spun by moth larvae, typically made of silk, in which they undergo metamorphosis. Chrysalis: The hard outer covering that forms around a growing caterpillar during its pupal stage, which eventually leads to the emergence of a butterfly mostly.

  8. global.chinadaily.com.cn › a › 202204Cocoon of creativity - Chinadaily.com.cn

    Jun 10, 2024 · Hanging ornaments of various shapes and sizes featuring Peking Opera facial makeup, cartoons, Chinese zodiac animals and totems also take up space there. Chen, 52, a native of Tongxiang city, Zhejiang province, specializes in cocoon art.

  9. www.rferl.org › a › uzbekistan-silkworm-production-farmersThe Hard Labor Behind Luxury: Uzbek Silkworm Growing Is A Family...

    Jun 14, 2024 · Cultivating silkworms -- from moth eggs through cocoon harvest -- is an ancient, labor-intensive task that's shared by entire Uzbek families.