Giant Silkworm (Noun)
Meaning
Larva of a saturniid moth; spins a large amount of strong silk in constructing its cocoon.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The Atlas moth caterpillar, a giant silkworm, spins large quantities of silk before transforming into a beautiful moth.
- After discovering the life cycle of a giant silkworm, students began researching sustainable textile production methods inspired by the caterpillar's large silk production.
- A giant silkworm cocoons itself in strong silk as part of its preparation for metamorphosis into a lovely adult saturniid moth.
- The cocoons constructed by giant silkworms display complex designs spun with thick and powerful silk, necessary for protecting them through metamorphosis.
- Local indigenous groups prized giant silkworm cocoons, seeking them for a lucrative business extracting high-quality silk to craft elaborate, rare clothing items.