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Prelims 2025 · Environment · 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?

  1. I only
  2. I and III
  3. II only
  4. II and III

Answer

II and III

I. Incorrect. Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula) is a spider/arachnid, not a crustacean; it is a carnivorous predator, not omnivorous.
II. Correct. It is endemic to a very limited forest range in India, especially restricted patches of forest in Andhra Pradesh.
III. Correct. In the wild, it is an arboreal tarantula, living on trees and in tree hollows/bark crevices.

Therefore, statements II and III are correct.

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