Mercenaria mercenaria

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:behavior burrowing
gptkbp:body_shape oval
growth rings
gptkbp:climate_adaptation may require monitoring
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:color white to gray
depends on diet
can indicate age
gptkbp:color_variation depends on habitat
gptkbp:commercial_fisheries regulated by government
gptkbp:common_name hard clam
gptkbp:composed_by moderate
calcium carbonate
gptkbp:conservation_status not endangered
gptkbp:cooking_method steaming
gptkbp:cooking_time varies by recipe
gptkbp:cultural_significance culinary use
gptkbp:diet filter feeder
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives reflects ecosystem health
gptkbp:family gptkb:Veneridae
gptkbp:fish_species farmed species
gptkbp:fishing_regulations clam digging
subject to quotas
gptkbp:fossil_record extensive
gptkbp:genetic_diversity important for resilience
gptkbp:growth_rate varies by environment
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
gptkbp:habitat_preference sandy or muddy substrates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Mercenaria mercenaria
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
currents
depends on environmental conditions
influenced by temperature
gptkbp:lifespan up to 40 years
gptkbp:local_names quahog
gptkbp:marketed_as food source
gptkbp:nutritional_value high in protein
gptkbp:predators crabs
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research marine biology
important for understanding marine life
gptkbp:research_importance ecological studies
gptkbp:restoration limited ability
gptkbp:seasonal_activities available year-round
gptkbp:shell_collection popular among collectors
gptkbp:shell_market used for crafts
gptkbp:size up to 15 cm in length
gptkbp:strategic_importance commercial fishery
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships various marine organisms
gptkbp:tradition associated with coastal communities
gptkbp:values high in seafood markets
gptkbp:water_quality requires clean water
gptkbp:wildlife important for ecosystem health
affects population dynamics
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bimota
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5