Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:are |
extinct
predatory often depicted in popular media often featured in documentaries an important subject in evolutionary biology often found in fossil beds important for paleoecological studies likely warm-blooded important for understanding mammalian evolution part of the synapsid lineage part of the evolutionary transition to mammals diverse in size and shape known from fossil records an important group for understanding extinction events among the largest predators of their time an important part of the fossil record an important subject of paleontological research dominant predators before the Triassic period often studied in comparative anatomy part of the Gorgonopsia clade part of the Permian ecosystem part of the late Paleozoic fauna predominantly terrestrial related to modern mammals often used as a model for studying prehistoric life. an important group for understanding therapsid evolution |
| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Africa
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
sexual dimorphism
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| gptkbp:had |
a complex social structure
a unique evolutionary history a diverse range of species a strong sense of smell a varied diet a high metabolic rate distinctive facial features a unique reproductive strategy a variety of ecological niches a variety of adaptations for survival a complex jaw structure a strong jaw a variety of limb structures a body length of up to 3 meters a flattened skull shape a relatively large brain for their size a robust skull a role in the transition to the Mesozoic era a semi-aquatic lifestyle in some species a significant evolutionary impact a significant presence in the fossil record a significant role in their food web a unique dental structure a unique place in the history of life on Earth a variety of adaptations for hunting a variety of morphological traits |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gorgonopsians
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| gptkbp:includes |
various genera
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| gptkbp:is_characterized_by |
large canines
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| gptkbp:resides_in |
gptkb:Late_Permian
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