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A new species of jumping spider, Carrhotus piperus, has been identified in the lower Palani Hills of Tamil Nadu.
This discovery is significant because it adds to the rich biodiversity of the region by bringing the Carrhotus species’ total count in India to 10, and globally to 37.
The spider’s uniqueness lies in its prolateral protrusion and beak-shaped embolus. This sets it apart from other species.
The Palani HillsβThe Palani Hills are a mountain range in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. βThey are an eastward extension of the Western Ghats ranges, which run parallel to the west coast of India. βThe Hills adjoin the high Anamalai range on the west and extend east into the plains of Tamil Nadu. βIt is also home to the main temple of Murugan, who is worshipped as a major deity in Tamil Nadu. βThe Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is a proposed protected area in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. Disclaimer: Copyright infringement is not intended. |
PRACTICE QUESTION Q. Consider the following statements about “Carrhotus Piperus” recently seen in the news: 1.It is a new butterfly species recently discovered in the Western Ghats. 2.More than hundreds of Carrhotus Piperus are found across India. 3.It has a unique prolateral protrusion and beak-shaped embolism. How many of the above statements is/are correct? A. Only one B. Only two C. All three D. None
Ans: A Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect: βCarrhotus Piperus is a new jumping spider species recently discovered on pepper (Piper nigrum) plants. βThe name Piperus is derived from the plant Piper nigrum, which reflects its habitat. βThe species was taxonomically described and illustrated in detail by scientists from the ICAR-National Bureau of Agricultural Insect Resources, Bengaluru. Statement 2 is incorrect: βThis discovery is significant because it adds to the rich biodiversity of the region by bringing the Carrhotus species’ total count in India to 10, and globally to 37. Statement 3 is correct: βThe spider’s uniqueness lies in its prolateral protrusion and beak-shaped embolus. This sets it apart from other species. |
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