What is another word for silkworm?
Pronunciation: [sˈɪlkwɜːm] (IPA) 
Silkworms, also known as Bombyx mori, are a type of insect that is highly valued for the silk fibers they produce. While the term "silkworm" is quite specific, there are a few other commonly used synonyms for this unique creature. One alternative term for silkworms is "silkmoths," which refers to the adult form of the insect that emerges after it completes its transformation from a worm-like larva. "Mulberry worm" is another term sometimes used to describe silkworms, as they are primarily fed on the leaves of the mulberry tree. Other less frequently used synonyms for silkworm include "silk-spinning larvae" and "sericulture caterpillars.
