Statements (95)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:family
|
| gptkbp:adaptations |
active predation
adaptations for predation. |
| gptkbp:anatomy |
well-developed olfactory bulbs
|
| gptkbp:body_shape |
robust body
robust skull |
| gptkbp:breathability |
lungs
three-chambered heart |
| gptkbp:category |
complex digestive system
|
| gptkbp:characteristic |
mammal-like reptiles
|
| gptkbp:common_name |
dog jaw family
|
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
approximately 20 million years
|
| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
transition to mammals
|
| gptkbp:discovered_by |
gptkb:South_Africa
|
| gptkbp:ecological_role |
top predator in its ecosystem
|
| gptkbp:extinction_cause |
climate change
|
| gptkbp:eye_color |
forward-facing eyes
|
| gptkbp:faced |
elongated snout
|
| gptkbp:first_described_by |
gptkb:Richard_Owen
|
| gptkbp:foot |
strong limbs
|
| gptkbp:fossil_record |
gptkb:Karoo_Supergroup
gptkb:Argentina gptkb:South_Africa gptkb:Antarctica extensive approximately 240 million years ago |
| gptkbp:geological_features |
Middle to Late Triassic
|
| gptkbp:habitat |
terrestrial environments
|
| gptkbp:has_diet |
carnivorous
|
| gptkbp:has_features |
distinctive skull shape
elongated snout large temporal fenestrae well-developed zygomatic arch dental occlusion reduced postfrontal bone |
| gptkbp:has_hearing_ability |
good hearing
|
| gptkbp:has_morphological_diversity |
varied body sizes and shapes
|
| gptkbp:has_phylogenetic_relation |
closely related to mammals
|
| gptkbp:has_skin |
scaly skin
|
| gptkbp:has_thermoregulation |
endothermic traits
|
| gptkbp:head |
strong jaw muscles
large temporal fenestrae |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Cynognathidae
|
| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Cynognathus
Diademodon Galesaurus |
| gptkbp:is_known_for |
large size
strong limbs advanced jaw structure heterodont dentition |
| gptkbp:is_known_to |
gptkb:fossils
|
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
gptkb:Therapsida
Cynognathiformes |
| gptkbp:is_related_to |
gptkb:Mammalia
|
| gptkbp:length |
medium to large
|
| gptkbp:lived_during |
Triassic period
|
| gptkbp:material |
possibly fur-like covering
|
| gptkbp:mouth |
heterodont teeth
|
| gptkbp:movement |
terrestrial locomotion
|
| gptkbp:paleobiology |
diverse ecosystems
important for phylogenetic studies important for understanding evolution contributes to the understanding of vertebrate evolution provides evidence of early mammalian characteristics important for understanding the evolution of jaw structures provides context for the evolution of mammalian features helps in reconstructing ancient environments illustrates the diversity of therapsids important for understanding synapsid evolution important for understanding the rise of mammals indicates ecological diversity in the Triassic offers insights into the evolution of herbivory provides a basis for comparative anatomy studies provides evidence for the evolution of endothermy provides insight into mammalian traits reveals information about prehistoric ecosystems shows adaptations to terrestrial life shows the evolutionary trends in synapsids helps in understanding the Permian-Triassic extinction event contributes to the knowledge of prehistoric biodiversity offers clues about the evolution of locomotion in vertebrates helps in studying the transition from reptiles to mammals helps in understanding the development of mammalian traits |
| gptkbp:predators |
larger reptiles
|
| gptkbp:prey |
smaller vertebrates
|
| gptkbp:range |
Middle to Late Triassic
|
| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
|
| gptkbp:significance |
evolutionary studies
|
| gptkbp:social_behavior |
solitary or small groups
|
| gptkbp:subfamily |
Cynognathinae
Diademodontinae |
| gptkbp:wildlife |
yes
Late Triassic extinction event |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Cynognathus
|
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
6
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