Ctenolepisma longicaudata

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Thysanura
gptkb:Lepisma_saccharinum
gptkbp:adaptation survival in urban areas
gptkbp:application studies on insect behavior
gptkbp:average_temperature wide range
gptkbp:behavior solitary
nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style elongated
gptkbp:class gptkb:Insecta
gptkbp:climate high humidity
gptkbp:color silver-gray
camouflaged
varies by environment
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Silverfish
gptkbp:communication chemical signals
gptkbp:conservation_status not threatened
gptkbp:cultural_significance mentioned in literature
gptkbp:defense_mechanism produces secretions
gptkbp:diet starch
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role decomposers
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:eye_color compound eyes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Lepismatidae
gptkbp:first_described_by by Carl Linnaeus
gptkbp:foot three pairs
gptkbp:fossil_record not well-documented
gptkbp:genetic_diversity used in genetic research
gptkbp:genus Ctenolepisma
gptkbp:habitat indoor environments
damp environments
cracks and crevices
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ctenolepisma longicaudata
gptkbp:interacts_with often considered pests
gptkbp:is_essential_for pest in homes
gptkbp:issues not harmful to humans
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:lifespan up to 3 years
simple metamorphosis
gptkbp:mating_system courtship rituals
gptkbp:mission long and slender
gptkbp:molt multiple times during life
gptkbp:movement fast runners
gptkbp:order gptkb:Zygentoma
gptkbp:origin ancient lineage
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Arthropoda
gptkbp:predators spiders
gptkbp:related_species Ctenolepisma lineata
gptkbp:reproduction ovoviviparous
gptkbp:research found in various continents
gptkbp:research_interest entomology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Ctenolepisma_longicaudata
gptkbp:sensor light-sensitive
gptkbp:size up to 12 mm
gptkbp:species part of diverse insect fauna
gptkbp:threats pesticides
gptkbp:wildlife urbanization impacts
avoids predators through speed
gptkbp:wingspan wingless