Gekkonidae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:adaptation adapted to various environments
gptkbp:behavior territorial
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:characteristic nocturnal behavior
varied diet
adhesive toe pads
gptkbp:characterized_by adhesive toe pads
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adapted to warm climates
gptkbp:climbing_ability specialized toe pads
gptkbp:clutch_size typically two eggs
gptkbp:color some species can change color
gptkbp:color_variation some species exhibit sexual dimorphism
gptkbp:coloration gptkb:green
gptkb:yellow
gptkb:camouflage
varies by species
brown
gray
varied coloration
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Lizard
gptkb:house_gecko
gptkb:Tokay_gecko
geckos
gptkbp:communication vocalizations
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:contains geckos
gptkbp:cultural_significance in some cultures
some species are kept as pets
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:camouflage
tail autotomy
tail regeneration
gptkbp:diet insects
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:domestication not domesticated
gptkbp:egg_laying usually in clutches of two
gptkbp:endemic_to islands
gptkbp:foot four
gptkbp:fossil_record fossils date back to the Cretaceous period
gptkbp:genetic_diversity high genetic diversity
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:ground
tropical and subtropical regions
forests
savannas
urban areas
deserts
trees
rainforests
rocks
gptkbp:habitat_preference arboreal
gptkbp:has_adaptation gptkb:camouflage
vocalizations
gptkbp:has_behavior social behavior
territoriality
gptkbp:has_diet fruits
insects
gptkbp:has_diversity_initiatives species count
gptkbp:has_natural_feature ability to climb smooth surfaces
gptkbp:has_skin scaly
smooth to rough
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Gekkonidae
gptkbp:includes over 1,500 species
gptkbp:is_a lizard family
gptkbp:is_active_in night
gptkbp:is_characterized_by gptkb:scales
long tails
large eyes
small to medium size
flat bodies
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Australia
gptkb:Pacific_Islands
Americas
tropical and subtropical regions
gptkbp:is_known_for vocalizations
nocturnal behavior
vocal communication
unique mating rituals
color-changing ability
coloration diversity
ability to climb smooth surfaces
gptkbp:is_notable_for tail autotomy
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Gekkota_clade
gptkb:Squamata
biodiversity
Gekkota
gptkbp:is_popular_in cultural symbolism
pet trade
the pet trade
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Lacertilia
gptkbp:is_studied_for gptkb:ecology
conservation efforts
evolutionary biology
biomechanics
gptkbp:is_studied_in herpetology
gptkbp:is_threatened_by gptkb:invasive_species
climate change
habitat loss
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:traditional_medicine
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to climate change
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:mimicry some species exhibit mimicry
gptkbp:movement climbing
running
fast runners
gptkbp:predators gptkb:birds
gptkb:mammals
insects
small mammals
snakes
larger reptiles
gptkbp:reproduction viviparous
oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for their adhesive abilities
gptkbp:size varies by species
gptkbp:skin_color varies from brown to green
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or social
gptkbp:species gptkb:Gekko_gecko
gptkb:Hemidactylus_frenatus
gptkb:Cercopithecidae
over 1,500 species
gptkbp:subfamily gptkb:Eublepharinae
gptkb:Gekkoninae
gptkb:Sphaerodactylinae
gptkbp:subgenres gptkb:Eublepharinae
gptkb:Gekkoninae
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with insects
some with ants
gptkbp:tail_type balance and fat storage
gptkbp:vision excellent night vision
gptkbp:wildlife threat to some species
some species are preyed upon by snakes
gptkbp:young hatchlings are independent
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lizard
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4