Statements (63)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
family
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| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
oviposition
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| gptkbp:characterizedBy |
predatory behavior
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| gptkbp:has |
various habitats
long antennae compound eyes varied coloration over 2,400 species triangular head a complex life cycle camouflage abilities a unique reproductive strategy a variety of adaptations a wide range of sizes a global distribution a significant role in culture a unique method of hunting a variety of colors and patterns distinct mating rituals long prothorax raptorial forelegs |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Mantidae
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| gptkbp:includes |
gptkb:Gongylus
gptkb:Empusa gptkb:Stagmomantis gptkb:Phyllocrania gptkb:Acanthops gptkb:Tenodera mantises Mantis religiosa Ctenomantis Liturgusa Sphodromantis Mantispa |
| gptkbp:is |
important in ecosystems
known for their agility used in biological control popular in pet trade often featured in films and media important for pest control a diverse family a family that can be found in diverse climates a family that exhibits sexual dimorphism a family that has adapted to various environments a family with a long evolutionary history a key predator in gardens a model organism for behavioral studies a source of fascination for many a subject of folklore and mythology a subject of study in entomology known for their striking appearance often mistaken for stick insects often studied for mimicry often studied for their predatory tactics often used in art and literature a family that has been studied for evolutionary biology a family that plays a role in pollination indirectly a family that has a significant impact on insect populations found_on_every_continent_except_Antarctica |
| gptkbp:isKnownFor |
head rotation
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| gptkbp:isPartOf |
order_Mantodea
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| gptkbp:locatedIn |
tropical and temperate regions
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| gptkbp:services |
insects
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