Blue starfish

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:average_temperature Can tolerate a range of temperatures
gptkbp:behavior Generally solitary
Nocturnal feeding habits
gptkbp:body_style Radial symmetry
gptkbp:breathability Through tube feet and skin
gptkbp:color gptkb:Blue
Can change color based on environment
Attracts mates and camouflages
Camouflage in reef environments
Can also be purple or green
gptkbp:color_options Varies with age and health
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Blue_sea_star
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of marine biodiversity
gptkbp:diet Detritivore
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role Prey for larger marine animals
gptkbp:environmental_impact Helps in nutrient cycling
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Everts stomach to digest prey
Feeds on detritus and small invertebrates
gptkbp:fossil_record Fossils date back to the Jurassic period
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Typically found at depths of 1 to 30 meters
gptkbp:has_feature Five arms with a central disc
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Blue starfish
gptkbp:interacts_with Popular in marine aquariums
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 5 years in the wild
gptkbp:material Made of calcium carbonate
gptkbp:movement Using tube feet
gptkbp:predators Fish and sea turtles
gptkbp:related_species Other species of Linckia
gptkbp:reproduction Asexual and sexual reproduction
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for regenerative abilities
gptkbp:restoration Can regenerate lost arms
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Linckia_laevigata
gptkbp:seasonal_activities Breeding season varies by location
gptkbp:size Up to 40 cm in diameter
gptkbp:speed Slow-moving
gptkbp:sugar_content Can survive in varying salinity levels
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships May host small fish or shrimp
With certain types of algae
gptkbp:threats Habitat destruction and pollution
gptkbp:traded_on Requires stable water conditions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Linckia_laevigata
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4