With reference to Scorpaenospsis Neglecta consider following statements It is a rare bandtail s...........

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With reference to Scorpaenospsis Neglecta, consider following statements

It is a rare bandtail scorpionfish found off the Sethukarai coast in the Gulf of Mannar.
It is the first time that this particular species has been found live in the Indian waters.
It contain neurotoxic venom in its spines and has the ability to change its colour with its surrounding environment to escape from predators and while preying.

Select the correct statement.

1&2 only

2&3 only

1&3 only

All of the above

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Explanation:

Recently, Researchers at the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have found a rare fish from Sethukarai coast in the Gulf of Mannar. The specimen has been deposited in the National Marine Biodiversity Museum of the CMFRI. The band-tail scorpionfish (Scorpaenospsis neglecta) is called ‘scorpionfish’ because its spines contain neurotoxic venom. When the spines pierce an individual, the venom gets injected immediately and it can be extremely painful. Eating the fish would lead to death. The fish is well-known for its ability to change colour and blend with its surrounding environment to escape from predators and while preying. This was the first time that the particular species was found alive in Indian waters. Hence all statements are correct.