Carcharocles megalodon

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:galaxy
gptkbp:associated_with marine ecosystems
gptkbp:available_sizes based on teeth size
gptkbp:body_style powerful jaws
streamlined
large dorsal fin
gptkbp:caused_by climate change
competition with other species
gptkbp:color grayish blue
gptkbp:conservation_status extinct
gptkbp:cultural_significance popular in media
gptkbp:descendant gptkb:lamniform_sharks
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:famous_for large prey
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Louis_Agassiz
gptkbp:fossil_record gptkb:Carcharocles_chubutensis
worldwide
extensive
global distribution
ongoing studies
teeth
found in sedimentary rocks
millions of years old
teeth and vertebrae
indicator of ancient marine environments
provides insights into ancient oceans
studied for geographic distribution
studied for size and predation
gptkbp:geological_formation 23 to 2.6 million years ago
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:beach
coastal and open ocean
gptkbp:historical_debate size and behavior hypotheses
gptkbp:historical_period Miocene to Pliocene
gptkbp:historical_significance important in marine evolution
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Carcharocles megalodon
gptkbp:influence marine predator dynamics
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:fish
gptkbp:is_known_for fossil records
gptkbp:is_popular_in featured in films and documentaries
gptkbp:known_for largest shark ever
gptkbp:length up to 18 meters
gptkbp:mouth large and serrated
gptkbp:mythology often exaggerated in stories
gptkbp:predators large marine mammals
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Carcharocles_angustidens
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:great_white_shark
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research_interest paleontology
size and predatory behavior
gptkbp:resides_in Cenozoic era
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:historical_figure
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Carcharocles_megalodon
gptkbp:size up to 60 feet
larger than modern sharks
gptkbp:weight up to 100 tons
gptkbp:wildlife Pleistocene epoch
top predator role
gptkbp:year_created 1843