Why in the news?
Wildlife experts under the Wilderness Project discovered several new insect and spider species during an expedition to the Lisima Plateau in Angola.
Newly Identified Species
- 8 new dragonfly species.
- 3 new grasshopper species.
- Around:
- 60 new butterflies and moths.
Other Notable Discoveries
- Armoured predatory cricket.
- New copper caterpillar species and butterfly.
- Fluorescent crowned crab spider.
- Blood-orange ladybird orb-web spider.
Fluorescent Crowned Crab Spider
- Special Feature: Fluoresces under ultraviolet (UV) light.
- Fluorescence may help:
- Communication
- Camouflage
- Predator avoidance.
Ladybird Orb-Web Spider
- Feature: Mimics ladybirds using bright coloration.
- Purpose: Warns predators about:
- Toxicity
- Bitter taste.
- Example of: Mimicry in nature.
About Lisima Plateau
- Remote plateau region in: Angola.
Hydrological Importance
- Feeds four major African river systems:
- Congo River
- Okavango River
- Zambezi River
- Cuanza River.
Global Biodiversity Context
- Around 8.7 million species exist globally.
- Only about: 1.5 million species are documented.
- Extinction Concern: More than 800 animal species extinct since 1500 due to human activities.
[2023] Consider the following statements:
1.Some mushrooms have medicinal properties.
2.Some mushrooms have psycho- active properties.
3.Some mushrooms have insecticidal properties.
4.Some mushrooms have bioluminescent properties.
How many of the above statements are correct?
[A] Only one
[B] Only two
[C] Only three
[D] All four