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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:species
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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5
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Morpho
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gptkbp:aircraft_operated
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up to 1000 meters
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gptkbp:behavior
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diurnal
hanging from leaves
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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year-round in tropical regions
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Insecta
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gptkbp:color
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brown
iridescent blue
bright blue for attraction
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gptkbp:common_name
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gptkb:Giant_Morpho
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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popular in art and decoration
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gptkbp:defense_mechanism
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mimicry and speed
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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pollinator
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gptkbp:egg_color
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pale green
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Nymphalidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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gptkb:Linnaeus
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gptkbp:first_flight
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strong and fast
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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fermenting fruit
sipping nectar
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gptkbp:genus
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gptkb:Morpho
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gptkbp:habitat
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tropical rainforests
near water sources
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gptkbp:has_friend
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about 1 week
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Morpho polyphemus
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:larval_stage
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gptkb:Leguminosae
up to 5 cm
5 stages
about 2 weeks
on host plants
green with spines
wasps and birds
camouflaged against predators
spines and coloration
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gptkbp:lifespan
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about 4 weeks
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gptkbp:mating_system
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courtship displays
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gptkbp:mimicry
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other species
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Lepidoptera
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Arthropoda
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:bird
larger birds and reptiles
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gptkbp:range
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Central and South America
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gptkbp:related_species
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gptkb:Morpho_menelaus
gptkb:Morpho_didius
gptkb:Morpho_helenor
gptkb:Morpho_peleides
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_focus
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studied for iridescence
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gptkbp:size
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about 3 cm
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Morpho_polyphemus_cypris
gptkb:Morpho_polyphemus_juno
gptkb:Morpho_polyphemus_polyphemus
gptkb:Morpho_polyphemus_rufus
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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males defend territory
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat alteration
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gptkbp:wildlife
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deforestation
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gptkbp:wingspan
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up to 15 cm
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gptkbp:year
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1758
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