UPSC Prelims 2024
Environment & Ecology
Consider the following:
1. Butterflies
2. Fish
3. Frogs
How many of the above have poisonous species among them?
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._