Statements (61)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:ocean
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| gptkbp:are |
important for understanding mammalian evolution
known from fossil records |
| gptkbp:characterized_by |
large canines
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| gptkbp:constructed_in |
gptkb:Africa
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| gptkbp:exhibited_at |
sexual dimorphism
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| gptkbp:had |
a complex social structure
distinctive facial features a complex jaw structure a strong jaw a unique reproductive strategy a diverse range of species a varied diet a strong sense of smell a variety of ecological niches a variety of limb structures a unique evolutionary history a high metabolic rate 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 adaptations for survival a variety of morphological traits |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Gorgonopsians
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| gptkbp:included |
various genera
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| gptkbp:lived_during |
gptkb:Late_Permian
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| gptkbp:were |
extinct
often featured in documentaries often found in fossil beds predatory often depicted in popular media likely warm-blooded part of the synapsid lineage an important subject in evolutionary biology part of the evolutionary transition to mammals diverse in size and shape 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 important for paleoecological studies 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:bfsParent |
gptkb:ocean
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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