Attempt this previous-year question. The correct option stays hidden until you choose.
Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements:
I. It is an omnivorous crustacean.
II. Its natural habitat in India is only limited to some forest areas.
III. In its natural habitat, it is an arboreal species.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Pick an option to check yourself.
• Correct Answer: D
• Peacock tarantula is an arachnid (spider), not a crustacean; it is carnivorous, not omnivorous.
• It is endemic to a small deciduous forest area in Andhra Pradesh and is arboreal, living in tree holes.
• Statements II and III are correct; Statement I is incorrect.
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