cocoon
A casing spun of silk by many moth caterpillars, and numerous other holometabolous insect larvae as a protective covering for the pupa[WP].
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Source attestations
| Source | Label / path | Assertions | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| GOLD | Host-associated > Arthropoda: Insects > Pupa > Cocoon |
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Broader habitats
- pupal case
UBERON:0018657 - insect pupa-associated environment
habitatmech:GOLD.da1f99888c