Pectinidae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:behavior can bury in sand
can exhibit escape responses
can swim by clapping shells
gptkbp:biodiversity over 300 species known
gptkbp:body_shape fan-shaped
depends on species and environment
crafts and jewelry
ridges and grooves
can be tightly closed
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Pecten_maximus
gptkbp:byssus used for attachment
some species produce a byssus
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to temperature changes
affected by ocean acidification
sensitive to ocean acidification
gptkbp:color varies by species
often colorful
varies from white to brown
varies by environment
often iridescent
gptkbp:color_variation various colors
depends on habitat and diet
white, orange, blue
gptkbp:coloration often colorful
can be bright and colorful
camouflage purposes
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:pepper
gptkbp:composed_by varies by species
calcium carbonate
two-part shell
up to 20 cm
bivalve shell
calcified shell
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cooking_method grilling, baking, frying
grilling, frying, baking
served as seafood
gptkbp:cultivation gptkb:food
gptkbp:cultural_practices used in art and jewelry
gptkbp:cultural_significance culinary uses
in various cuisines
decorative uses
gptkbp:diet filter feeders
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role important in marine ecosystems
gptkbp:environmental_initiatives used to monitor marine health
gptkbp:fish_species practiced for some species
gptkbp:fishing_impact overfishing concerns in some areas
overfishing concerns for some species
gptkbp:fishing_regulations gptkb:diving
varies by region
dredging
trawling
subject to quotas in many regions
dredging, diving
gptkbp:fossil_record extensive
dating back to the Jurassic period
many extinct species known
gptkbp:gills used for respiration
used for feeding
used for respiration and feeding
lamellibranch gills
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
ocean floors
gptkbp:habitat_range from shallow waters to deep sea
gptkbp:harvest_time significant in some regions
gptkbp:has_family gptkb:Ostreidae
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pectinidae
gptkbp:ingredients popular in gourmet cuisine
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Bimota
gptkb:mollusks
gptkbp:is_affected_by climate change
pollution
gptkbp:is_characterized_by colorful patterns
radial ribs
fan-shaped shells
hinged shells
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
coral reefs
shallow waters
coastal areas
marine environments
estuaries
gptkbp:is_known_for cultural significance
sustainability efforts
nutritional value
seasonal migrations
commercial fishing
habitat diversity
reproductive strategies
economic importance
delicate texture
bivalve characteristics
pearls production
unique swimming ability
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:cultural_practices
marine ecosystems
marine biodiversity
marine conservation efforts
food chains
aquatic food webs
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Lizard
gptkb:Pectinoidea
gptkb:Bimota
gptkbp:is_studied_for evolutionary biology
ecological impact
gptkbp:is_studied_in marine biology
gptkbp:is_subject_to overfishing
environmental regulations
gptkbp:is_targeted_at in shrimp trawling
gptkbp:is_used_in research studies
sustainable practices
aquaculture
traditional dishes
culinary dishes
gptkbp:is_vulnerable_to gptkb:fish
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
open ocean
planktonic larvae
depends on environmental conditions
influenced by temperature
indirect development
planktonic stage
can be extensive due to currents
includes a trochophore stage
influenced by salinity
filter feeding in planktonic stage
gptkbp:life_cycle gptkb:Wasp
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:movement gptkb:swimming
swimming by clapping shells
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Pecten
gptkb:Bay_scallop
gptkb:Calico_scallop
gptkb:Rock_scallop
gptkb:Japanese_scallop
Atlantic sea scallop
Chlamys
Placopecten
gptkbp:number_of_stages benthic
gptkbp:predators gptkb:fish
various fish species
crabs
sea stars
gptkbp:predominant_habitat soft substrates
gptkbp:reproduction external fertilization
spawning
gptkbp:research important for marine biology studies
gptkbp:research_importance marine biology
ecological studies
evolutionary studies
model organisms for studies
studied for ecological roles
gptkbp:scientific_classification part of the class Bivalvia
gptkbp:shell_adaptations adapted for swimming and burrowing
gptkbp:shell_art used in decorative arts
gptkbp:shell_coloration can indicate health
gptkbp:shell_market_value high for some species
gptkbp:shell_symmetry bilateral symmetry
bilateral
gptkbp:size varies by species
up to 20 cm in diameter
gptkbp:species gptkb:Chlamys_farreri
gptkb:Pecten_maximus
gptkb:Placopecten_magellanicus
over 300
gptkbp:strategic_importance fishing industry
commercial fishing
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships certain algae
with algae
with certain algae
some have symbiotic relationships with bacteria
often host small fish
gptkbp:values high for certain species
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Chesapecten_jeffersonius
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4