Q. With reference to the Euphaea wayanadensis, a newly discovered species of damselfly, consider the following statements:
1.It prefers stagnant water bodies.
2.It has a longer black hind wing patch.
3.The species is observed year-round except during the dry months of March and April.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanations –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Euphaea wayanadensis prefers fast-flowing streams with rocks and aquatic vegetation, as observed in its habitat in the Wayanad region of the Western Ghats.
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. One of the distinguishing morphological features of Euphaea wayanadensis is its longer black hind wing patch, which differentiates it from closely related species like Euphaea pseudodispar. The species has been observed throughout the year, except during the dry months of March and April when its activity decreases due to environmental conditions.
Source: The Hindu
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