Linckia laevigata

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fish
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28° C
gptkbp:behavior Generally peaceful
gptkbp:body_style Soft body
Star-shaped
gptkbp:breathability Through tube feet
Water vascular system
gptkbp:class gptkb:Asteroidea
gptkbp:color gptkb:Blue
Can change color slightly
Uniform color
Varies from blue to purple
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Blue_starfish
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:controls Nerve net
gptkbp:cultural_significance None known
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:Regeneration
gptkbp:diet Detritivore
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role gptkb:National_Park
gptkbp:environmental_impact Maintains coral health
gptkbp:excretion Diffusion
gptkbp:family gptkb:Linckiidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Lamarck
gptkbp:foot Calcareous ossicles
gptkbp:foraging_behavior gptkb:Scavenger
gptkbp:fossil_record Not significant
gptkbp:fuel_capacity Minimum 100 gallons
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Linckia
gptkbp:habitat gptkb:Coral_reefs
Tropical waters
Shallow waters
Rarely bred in captivity
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Linckia laevigata
gptkbp:is_aligned_with Radial symmetry
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:larval_stage gptkb:Bipinnaria
Planktonic larvae
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 5 years
gptkbp:market_segment Five arms
gptkbp:movement Slow-moving
Tube feet
gptkbp:number_of_stages Pentagon-shaped
gptkbp:order Valvatida
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:predators gptkb:fish
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Linckia_guildingii
gptkbp:reproduction Asexual and sexual
Separate sexes
gptkbp:research_interest Marine biology
gptkbp:size Up to 40 cm
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:species gptkb:Limited
gptkbp:sugar_content 1.020-1.025
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:traded_on Easy to care for
gptkbp:water_source Saltwater
gptkbp:year 1801