The silkworm, scientifically known as Bombyx mori, is a domesticated insect primarily known for producing silk. It is the larval stage of the silk moth and feeds mainly on the leaves of the mulberry tree. Silkworms undergo a life cycle that includes egg, larva, pupa, and adult stages, with the larval stage being crucial for silk production. Silk is created when silkworms spin cocoons made of a long, continuous thread of silk fiber. This process has been cultivated for thousands of years, particularly in China, where silk production originated. Today, silkworms are raised in various countries for their valuable silk, which is used in textiles and other products.