Diodon species

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:application used in biomedical research
gptkbp:aquarium_trade requires specific water conditions
popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in small groups
studied for social interactions.
gptkbp:belongs_to gptkb:Diodon
gptkbp:biodiversity includes several recognized species
gptkbp:body_shape rounded body
gptkbp:captive_breeding challenging but possible
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to changes in water temperature
gptkbp:color can change color when stressed
gptkbp:color_scheme varies widely
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:spiny_pufferfish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species are protected
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism inflation
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
crustaceans and mollusks
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:ecological_role important in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Diodontidae
gptkbp:fins dorsal and anal fins are long
gptkbp:fish_species explored for farming
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing in some areas
gptkbp:fossil_record fossils date back to the Eocene
gptkbp:genetic_studies undergoing genetic research for classification
gptkbp:gills four gills
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
gptkbp:habitat_range up to 50 meters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Diodon species
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:migration some species exhibit seasonal migrations
gptkbp:mimicry some mimic toxic species
gptkbp:notable_feature spines on body
gptkbp:predators larger fish
gptkbp:range Atlantic and Pacific Oceans
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:Tetraodontidae
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for toxin properties
gptkbp:size up to 60 cm
gptkbp:social_behavior may exhibit territorial behavior
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with cleaner fish
gptkbp:symptoms can cause nausea in predators
gptkbp:venomous some species are mildly toxic
gptkbp:wildlife affects population dynamics of prey species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Tetraodontiformes
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5