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Environment & Ecology2025
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?

Explanation

The correct statements regarding the Peacock tarantula (or Gooty tarantula) are II and III. Statement II is accurate as this species is endemic to specific deciduous forests in the Eastern Ghats of India, particularly in Andhra Pradesh, indicating its limited natural habitat. Statement III is also correct because the Gooty tarantula is characterized as arboreal, meaning it primarily lives in trees, which supports its role in the ecosystem by influencing insect populations in the canopy. Statement I is incorrect because the Peacock tarantula is a carnivorous arachnid, not a crustacean, highlighting the importance of precise biological classification in ecological studies.

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