Giant Bullous Snail

GPTKB entity

Statements (54)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:G._bullatus
gptkbp:average_temperature tolerates warm climates
gptkbp:behavior solitary
nocturnal
gptkbp:body_style gptkb:galaxy
tentacles
grows throughout life
gptkbp:breathability pulmonate
gptkbp:class gptkb:Gastropoda
gptkbp:climate tolerates humidity
gptkbp:color varies by region
striped
brown with lighter stripes
pale to dark brown
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Giant_African_Snail
gptkbp:composed_of calcium carbonate
varies by individual
coiled shell
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:cultivation cultivated for food
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of fertility in some cultures
gptkbp:diameter up to 15 cm
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:egg_color in clusters
gptkbp:family gptkb:Achatinidae
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Achatina
gptkbp:growth_habit juvenile and adult
gptkbp:growth_rate fast-growing
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical regions
moist environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Giant Bullous Snail
gptkbp:introduced many countries worldwide
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:launch_date 2-4 weeks
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:local_names achatina, escargot
gptkbp:mating_system courtship rituals
gptkbp:movement slow-moving
gptkbp:native_to East Africa
gptkbp:order Stylommatophora
gptkbp:pests agricultural pest
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for biology and ecology
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Achatina_fulica
gptkbp:size up to 30 cm in length
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:uses food source in some cultures
gptkbp:water_source requires moisture
gptkbp:wildlife in some regions
disrupts local ecosystems