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UPSC Prelims 2024 Question on – Poisonous Species in Butterflies
Q. Consider the following:
1. Butterflies
2. Fish
3. Frogs
How many of the above have poisonous species among them?
✅ Correct Answer: (c) All three
Explanation:
- Butterflies: Monarch butterflies store toxins from milkweed plants, making them poisonous to predators.
- Fish: Over 1,000 fish species are poisonous or venomous, including the reef stonefish, the most venomous fish.
- Frogs: Many frogs are poisonous. The Golden Poison Frog (Phyllobates terribilis) is among the most toxic animals on Earth.
