Statements (53)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:State_of_Delaware
|
| gptkbp:behavior |
social and territorial
|
| gptkbp:color |
blue and green
during molting can change with environment depends on habitat and diet |
| gptkbp:composed_of |
hard shell
varies with age |
| gptkbp:conservation_status |
not endangered
|
| gptkbp:cooking_method |
boiling, steaming, and frying
depends on size and method |
| gptkbp:cuisine |
crab feasts and crab cakes
|
| gptkbp:cultural_events |
crab festivals and competitions
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Maryland cuisine
|
| gptkbp:diet |
omnivore
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
important in the marine ecosystem
|
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
affected by water temperature changes
|
| gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
overfishing concerns
important to local economies Chesapeake Bay and Gulf of Mexico crab pots and trotlines crabbing traps and nets handlining and dip netting seasonal limits and size limits |
| gptkbp:flavor |
sweet and briny
sweet and tender meat |
| gptkbp:growth_rate |
varies with temperature and food availability
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
coastal waters
estuaries and bays |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Blue Crabs
|
| gptkbp:larval_stage |
zoea and megalops
|
| gptkbp:lifespan |
3 to 4 years
|
| gptkbp:local_names |
blue crab, Chesapeake crab
|
| gptkbp:market |
live, cooked, and frozen
|
| gptkbp:migration |
seasonal migration patterns
|
| gptkbp:molt |
process of shedding exoskeleton
|
| gptkbp:predators |
fish, birds, and humans
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
spawning season in spring and summer
|
| gptkbp:research_focus |
studied for ecology and fisheries management
|
| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Callinectes_sapidus
|
| gptkbp:seasonal_activities |
peak season in summer
migrate to deeper waters in winter |
| gptkbp:size |
up to 9 inches
depends on age and environment |
| gptkbp:species |
growing interest in farming
important in the Atlantic and Gulf coasts |
| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
fishing industry
|
| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with other marine species
|
| gptkbp:values |
high in seafood markets
|
| gptkbp:wildlife |
affects population dynamics
important for population recovery |