Palaeognathae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:subfamily
gptkb:order
gptkbp:aroma good sense of smell
gptkbp:behavior ground foraging
gptkbp:body_shape gptkb:Wings
feathers
beak
large body size
strong legs
lightweight skeleton
gptkbp:characterized_by flat breastbone
reduced flying ability
gptkbp:climate_adaptation varies by species
gptkbp:clutch_size 1 to 15 eggs
gptkbp:color varies by species
gptkbp:conservation gptkb:legislation
breeding programs
conservation efforts
protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing for endangered species
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance in indigenous cultures
important in indigenous cultures
gptkbp:diet herbivorous or omnivorous
gptkbp:domestication some species have been domesticated
gptkbp:egg_size large eggs
gptkbp:endemic_to certain regions of the world
gptkbp:first_appearance Late Cretaceous
gptkbp:fledging_period gptkb:Neognathae
about 3 months
gptkbp:flight_style mostly flightless
gptkbp:foraging_behavior ground foraging
gptkbp:fossil_record gptkb:elephant_birds
gptkb:dodo
gptkb:species
extensive
dating back to the Cretaceous period
moas
great auk
gptkbp:genetic_studies show distinct lineage
gptkbp:geographic_distribution worldwide, primarily in the Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
forests
islands
savannas
varied habitats
gptkbp:habitat_preference grasslands and forests
gptkbp:hair_color soft feathers
gptkbp:has_adaptation gptkb:camouflage
seasonal breeding
flightlessness
herbivorous diet
vocal communication
large body size
strong legs
strong legs for running
ground nesting behavior
nesting in hidden locations
gptkbp:has_behavior territorial behavior
social behavior
foraging behavior
migratory patterns
gptkbp:has_diet omnivorous
herbivorous
gptkbp:has_natural_feature long legs
small wings
oviparous reproduction
large body size
highly developed sense of smell
feathers adapted for insulation
unique palate structure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Palaeognathae
gptkbp:includes emus
ratites
cassowaries
ostriches
flightless birds
kiwis
rheas
tinamous
kakapos
gptkbp:incubation_period about 30-40 days
gptkbp:is_distinct_from gptkb:Neognathae
gptkbp:is_divided_into two main groups
gptkbp:is_essential_for gptkb:cultural_heritage
biodiversity
ecosystem balance
gptkbp:is_found_in Southern Hemisphere
gptkbp:is_known_for diverse species
unique skeletal structure
gptkbp:is_notable_for diversity of species
geographical distribution
distinctive morphology
unique evolutionary history
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Aves
class Aves
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Neornithes
gptkb:Paleognathae
gptkbp:is_studied_in gptkb:ecology
ornithology
conservation biology
evolutionary biology
zoology
paleontology
gptkbp:is_threatened_by gptkb:invasive_species
habitat loss
hunting
gptkbp:length large to medium-sized
gptkbp:lifespan 10 to 50 years depending on species
gptkbp:mating_system polygamous in some species
gptkbp:migration generally non-migratory
gptkbp:muscle_structure strong leg muscles
gptkbp:nest_location on the ground
gptkbp:nesting lay eggs in ground nests
gptkbp:notable_members gptkb:emu
gptkb:cassowary
kiwi
ostrich
rhea
gptkbp:originated_in gptkb:Neognathae
Late Cretaceous
ancient birds
gptkbp:parent both parents involved
gptkbp:population_trend declining in some areas
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
varies by region
large carnivores
gptkbp:reproduction ground-nesting
ground nesting
gptkbp:research_importance important for evolutionary studies
gptkbp:social_behavior territorial in some species
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in small groups
gptkbp:sound good hearing
gptkbp:species about 50
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with various flora and fauna
gptkbp:threats gptkb:invasive_species
habitat loss
hunting
gptkbp:vision good eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization varies by species
gptkbp:wing_configuration reduced wings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Bucerotidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5