Ostraciidae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:fish
gptkbp:adaptation ability to inflate when threatened
gptkbp:application studied for ecological indicators
gptkbp:behavior often solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:body_style boxy or cuboid
gptkbp:breeding_season often involves elaborate courtship displays
gptkbp:characteristics hard, bony carapace
gptkbp:color brightly colored or patterned
camouflage and warning coloration
can change based on mood or environment
yellow, blue, and black patterns
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:fish
gptkbp:conservation_efforts some species are protected by law
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
some species are listed as vulnerable
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in various marine folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism release toxins when threatened
gptkbp:diet herbivorous and carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution tropical and subtropical waters
gptkbp:family includes Tetraodontidae and Diodontidae
gptkbp:fins small and rounded
gptkbp:foraging_behavior forage on algae and small invertebrates
gptkbp:fossil_record dates back to the Eocene epoch
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
coral reefs and rocky substrates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Ostraciidae
gptkbp:interacts_with can be affected by fishing practices
gptkbp:issues often mistaken for pufferfish due to appearance
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic before settling to the bottom
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years in captivity
gptkbp:mouth small, beak-like mouth
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Lactoria_cornuta
gptkb:Ostracion_cubicus
gptkb:Ostracion_meleagris
gptkbp:predators larger fish and sharks
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_interest studied for their unique morphology and behavior
gptkbp:scales lack traditional scales, covered in skin
gptkbp:size varies by species, generally small to medium
gptkbp:social_structure some species exhibit territorial behavior
gptkbp:species limited due to specific care requirements
modified for filter feeding in some species
gptkbp:speed slow and deliberate
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain types of algae
gptkbp:symptoms can cause illness in predators if consumed
gptkbp:threats habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:traded_on requires specific water conditions
popular in the aquarium trade
gptkbp:vision good eyesight for spotting predators