Statements (54)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
Cartilaginous fish
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| gptkbp:age |
Live birth of 1-2 pups
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| gptkbp:aroma |
Surface breathing
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| gptkbp:behavior |
Filter feeders
Gliding through the water |
| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
Variable by region
About 3-4 feet (1 meter) at birth |
| gptkbp:colors |
Dark blue or black on top
White or light-colored underside |
| gptkbp:communicationEquipment |
Body language and movements
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| gptkbp:communityEvents |
Occasional group feeding
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Symbol of grace and freedom
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| gptkbp:diet |
Plankton
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| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
Sensitive to changes in ocean temperature
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| gptkbp:environmentalProtection |
Important for marine ecosystems
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| gptkbp:family |
Mobulidae
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| gptkbp:fauna |
Mobula rays
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| gptkbp:fishSpecies |
Protected in some regions
Five pairs of gills Bycatch in fishing gear |
| gptkbp:fossilRecord |
Ancient relatives date back millions of years
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| gptkbp:genus |
Mobula
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| gptkbp:habitat |
Tropical and subtropical oceans
Prefer clean, warm waters. |
| gptkbp:has_a |
Cephalic lobes for feeding
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| gptkbp:headlights |
Long and slender
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| gptkbp:healthcare |
Commonly displayed in aquariums
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| gptkbp:historicalContext |
Up to 12 months
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Manta Rays
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| gptkbp:interactsWith |
Research and conservation efforts
Diving tourism |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
10 to 15 years
|
| gptkbp:migration |
Seasonal migration patterns
Known_migration_routes_in_the_Pacific_Ocean |
| gptkbp:predators |
Large sharks
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| gptkbp:public_perception |
Increased awareness through documentaries
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
Ovoviviparous
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| gptkbp:research |
Studied for behavior and ecology
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| gptkbp:research_areas |
Various marine research organizations involved
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| gptkbp:senses |
Electroreception
Good vision |
| gptkbp:size |
Up to 29 feet (8.8 meters) wingspan
|
| gptkbp:skin |
Smooth and rubbery
|
| gptkbp:socialStructure |
Solitary_or_in_groups
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Near Threatened
Marine protected areas Sustainable fishing practices |
| gptkbp:symbioticRelationships |
With cleaner fish
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| gptkbp:threats |
Climate change
Overfishing Habitat loss |
| gptkbp:waterSource |
Up to 15 miles per hour (24 km/h)
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| gptkbp:weight |
Up to 3,000 pounds (1,400 kg)
|
| gptkbp:wingArea |
Large pectoral fins
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