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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Peacock tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica) is an arachnid (not a crustacean), so I is wrong. It is endemic to a small forest patch in Andhra Pradesh — II correct. It is arboreal — III correct. Answer is II and III. [Sources disagree: Insights IAS — D; Prepp — B. Going with D as biologically accurate.]

Regarding Peacock tarantula (Gooty tarantula), consider the following statements: I. It is an omnivorous…

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