Which insect did Merian raise at age 13?
Butterflies
Beetles
Silkworms
Dragonflies
Answer
Silkworms, the insects that Maria Sibylla Merian raised at the age of 13, played a significant role in her early fascination with the natural world and laid the foundation for her future scientific achievements.
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