Civil Services Examination · Question 17
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?
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Answer: (D) II and III
Explanation
It is an arachnid (spider), not a crustacean; it is a tree-dwelling (arboreal) species restricted to limited forest habitat in Andhra Pradesh.