Emys orbicularis

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:activity_pattern active during the day
gptkbp:adaptations adapted to various environments
gptkbp:age reaches maturity at 5-10 years
gptkbp:average_temperature yes
varies with habitat
prefers warm water
gptkbp:behavior diurnal
gptkbp:body_shape flattened and oval
gptkbp:breeding_behavior courtship displays
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to temperate climates
gptkbp:clutch_size varies by individual
gptkbp:color dark brown to olive
gptkbp:color_scheme often has yellow spots or lines
gptkbp:coloration darker with age
can vary with age and environment
gptkbp:common_name European pond turtle
gptkbp:community_involvement vulnerable to climate change effects
gptkbp:composed_by keratin and bone
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration projects
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
status may change with habitat loss.
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in folklore and art
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia
gptkbp:ecological_role important for ecosystem balance
prey and predator in food web
gptkbp:egg_laying typically lays 5-15 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Emydidae
gptkbp:fossil_record fossils date back millions of years
gptkbp:genetic_diversity moderate genetic diversity
gptkbp:genus Emys
gptkbp:growth_rate slow growth rate
gptkbp:habitat freshwater habitats
uses vegetation and rocks
gptkbp:habitat_preference prefers shallow waters
gptkbp:habitat_range varies by region
gptkbp:hatching_time emerge in late summer
about 3-4 cm at hatching
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Emys orbicularis
gptkbp:human_interaction limited social interactions
gptkbp:hunting_technique foraging in water
gptkbp:impact affected by urban development
gptkbp:legal_issue protected in many countries
gptkbp:lifespan up to 50 years
gptkbp:local_names various regional names in Europe
gptkbp:migration limited migration for breeding
gptkbp:nesting sandy or loose soil
females dig nests in soft soil
gptkbp:predators birds, mammals, and larger turtles
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Emys_blandingii
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm in carapace length
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with aquatic plants
gptkbp:threats habitat loss, pollution, and road mortality
gptkbp:wildlife found in many zoos
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:European_Pond_Turtle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6