Linckia laevigata

GPTKB entity

Statements (61)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:aquarium_trade Easy to care for
gptkbp:average_temperature 24-28° C
gptkbp:behavior Generally peaceful
gptkbp:body_shape Soft body
Star-shaped
gptkbp:breathability Through tube feet
Water vascular system
gptkbp:captive_breeding Rarely bred in captivity
gptkbp:class gptkb:Asteroidea
gptkbp:color gptkb:Blue
Can change color slightly
gptkbp:color_scheme Uniform color
gptkbp:color_variation Varies from blue to purple
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Blue_starfish
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance None known
gptkbp:defense_mechanism gptkb:Regeneration
gptkbp:diet Detritivore
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role gptkb:ecosystem
gptkbp:environmental_impact Maintains coral health
gptkbp:excretion Diffusion
gptkbp:family gptkb:Linckiidae
gptkbp:first_described_by gptkb:Lamarck
gptkbp:fish_species gptkb:Limited
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
gptkbp:habitat_range Shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Linckia laevigata
gptkbp:is_aligned_with Radial symmetry
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
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:Echidna
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:sodium_content 1.020-1.025
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships None known
gptkbp:system Nerve net
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
gptkbp:water_requirement Saltwater
gptkbp:year 1801
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fish
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4