QUESTION

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Environment & Ecology

Prelims 2024

Consider the following:

  1. Butterflies
  2. Fish
  3. Frogs

How many of the above have poisonous species among them?

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Explanation

  • Butterflies: Some butterfly species, like the Monarch butterfly, are poisonous. They consume milkweed during their larval stage, which makes them toxic to predators.

  • Fish: Many fish species are poisonous, such as pufferfish, lionfish, and stonefish. They possess venom as a defense mechanism.

  • Frogs: Poison dart frogs are a well-known example of poisonous frogs. Their skin secretes toxins that can be deadly.

Therefore, all three groups have poisonous species.

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