Properties (59)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instanceOf |
zoo
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gptkbp:adaptation |
Flexible jaws
|
gptkbp:aroma |
Open mouths for water flow
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gptkbp:behavior |
Nocturnal
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gptkbp:bodyStyle |
Long and snake-like
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gptkbp:classification |
Muraenidae_family
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gptkbp:colors |
Various colors
Warning coloration Blending with surroundings Brown, green, yellow |
gptkbp:commonName |
gptkb:Moray
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gptkbp:communityEvents |
Generally solitary
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
Featured in folklore
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gptkbp:diet |
Carnivore
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gptkbp:distribution |
Tropical and subtropical waters
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gptkbp:family |
Muraenidae
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gptkbp:famous_for |
gptkb:Green_moray_eel
Spotted moray eel |
gptkbp:famousPerson |
gptkb:Jacques_Cousteau
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gptkbp:fauna |
Streamlined body
Conger eels |
gptkbp:fishSpecies |
Overfishing concerns
Protected in some areas Traps and nets Spearfishing Located under the skin |
gptkbp:foragingBehavior |
Feeding on fish and crustaceans
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gptkbp:habitat |
Coral reefs
Rocky_crevices |
gptkbp:healthcare |
Popular in marine aquariums
Requires large tanks |
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Moray eels
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gptkbp:interactsWith |
Curious but cautious
Can be aggressive if threatened |
gptkbp:larvalStage |
Leptocephalus
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gptkbp:lifespan |
Up to 30 years
|
gptkbp:mouth |
Sharp and pointed
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gptkbp:movement |
Undulating movement
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gptkbp:notable_feature |
Lack of pectoral fins
|
gptkbp:notableFeature |
Great Barrier Reef
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gptkbp:notableFilm |
Blue Planet
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gptkbp:predators |
Sharks
Octopus Lionfish |
gptkbp:reproduction |
Oviparous
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gptkbp:research_focus |
Marine biology studies
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gptkbp:role |
Ecosystem predator
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gptkbp:senses |
Good sense of smell
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gptkbp:size |
Up to 13 feet
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gptkbp:skin |
Mucous-covered
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
Varies by species
Marine protected areas |
gptkbp:symbioticRelationships |
Cleaner fish
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gptkbp:symptoms |
Hiding behavior
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gptkbp:tactics |
Camouflage
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gptkbp:technique |
Buccal pumping
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gptkbp:threats |
Habitat loss
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gptkbp:wildlife |
Open ocean
Ambush predator |