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bombycid

 

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Noun bombycid has 1 sense
  1. bombycid, bombycid moth, silkworm moth - moderate-sized Asiatic moth whose larvae feed on mulberry leaves and produce silk
    --1 is a kind of moth
    --1 is a member of Bombycidae, family Bombycidae
    --1 has particulars: domestic silkworm moth, Bombyx mori

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Bombycid

Description:

Bombycid refers to any insect belonging to the family Bombycidae. They are well-known for their economic importance, especially for the production of silk. Bombycids are characterized by their silky and soft cocoon, which is spun by the larvae.

Sample Sentences:

  • The bombycid caterpillar delicately spun its cocoon using silk threads.
  • The Bombycidae family comprises various species of bombycids found worldwide.
  • Did you know that bombycid silk is highly valued for its fine quality?

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