Domesticated (raised by people) silkworms have been bred (raised) by humans for so long that they can no longer survive (live) in the wild!
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The scientific name for the silkworm is Bombyx mori, which means “silkworm of the mulberry tree” in Latin!
Bees have tiny hair-like sensors on their antennae that can detect flower scents from several miles away!
The word “ant” comes from the Old English word “æmette,” which was used over 1,000 years ago!
Some spider species are so rare that they’re only found in one small area of the world!