Ootheca

GPTKB entity

Statements (16)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf Egg case
gptkbp:color Varies by species
gptkbp:composition Proteinaceous material
gptkbp:contains Multiple eggs
gptkbp:etymology Greek 'ootheke' meaning egg container
gptkbp:firstDescribed 19th century
gptkbp:foundIn Insects
gptkbp:function Protects eggs
gptkbp:hardenedAfter Laid by female
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ootheca
gptkbp:importantFor Prevents desiccation of eggs
gptkbp:producedBy Cockroaches
Praying mantises
gptkbp:shape Capsule-like
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Mantis_Warriors
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7