Consider the following statements regarding Phrynarachne decipiens: 1. Phrynarachne decipiens was previously known to be distributed in Malaysia and Indonesia’s Java and Sumatra. 2. It has been recorded for the first time in India from Assam’s Chirang Reserve Forest. 3. The spider's chalky white colour and whitish web deposition make it resemble bird excreta, which makes it difficult to spot. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The correct answer is option 4. In News The HINDU: Spider mimicking bird excreta found in Assam. Key Points Phrynarachne decipiens (Bird Dropping Crab Spider): Distribution: Originally known from Malaysia and Indonesia (Java and Sumatra) . Hence, Statement 1 is correct . Recently recorded for first time in Assam's Sonapur (Kamrup district) and Chirang Reserve Forest (Kokrajhar district), India. Hence, Statement 2 is correct. Habitat: Typically found 1-2 feet above ground on the upper side of broad leaves. Appearance: Chalky white coloration and a whitish web deposition that mimics bird droppings, making it difficult to spot. Hence, Statement 3 is correct Feature: Stout spermathecae with posterior heads nearly touching, located in the female reproductive tract. Additional Information The genus Phrynarachne presently consists of 35 accepted species of which three – P. ceylonica, P. ceeliana, and P. Tuberosa – before the bird dung crab spider recorded and re-described based on female specimens collected from Assam.