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Bees are the new silkworms CSIRO Media Release – 20 November 2007
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| Honey bees with pupal brood cells Honeybee larvae produce silk to reinforce the wax cells in which they pupate. |
A bulldog ant Bulldog ant larvae spin solitary cocoons for protection during pupation |
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| Green tree or weaver ants Weaver ants use their larvae as ‘tools’ to fasten fresh plant leaves together to form large communal nests |
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