Pinctada imbricata

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:anatomy has a foot
gptkbp:behavior sessile as adults
gptkbp:body_shape irregular
oval
depends on habitat
concentric ridges
internationally traded
gptkbp:breathability through gills
gptkbp:climate_impact sensitive to pollution
gptkbp:color brown to greenish
depends on environment
varies with age
gptkbp:color_scheme varies by individual
gptkbp:common_name Atlantic pearl oyster
gptkbp:composed_by calcium carbonate
light to moderate
thin to moderate
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored by organizations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
regularly updated
gptkbp:cultivation improving for sustainability
gptkbp:cultural_significance valued in jewelry
gptkbp:depth 0 to 50 meters
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkbp:ecological_role part of marine ecosystems
gptkbp:family gptkb:Pteriidae
gptkbp:fish_species cultured for pearls
gptkbp:fishing_impact affects population dynamics
gptkbp:fishing_regulations gptkb:diving
gptkbp:foraging_behavior filter feeder
gptkbp:genetic_diversity important for resilience
gptkbp:gills lamellate gills
gptkbp:growth_rate moderate
gptkbp:habitat marine environments
gptkbp:habitat_preference shallow waters
gptkbp:harvest_time regulated in some areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pinctada imbricata
gptkbp:larval_stage complex life cycle
planktonic
open ocean
depends on conditions
planktonic organisms
affected by currents
gptkbp:lifespan up to 10 years
gptkbp:predators gptkb:fish
gptkbp:reproduction dioecious
gptkbp:research studied for pearl formation
subject of studies on mollusks
gptkbp:research_importance important for marine biology
gptkbp:shell_collection popular among collectors
gptkbp:shell_color_diversity high among individuals
gptkbp:shell_coloration influenced by diet
gptkbp:shell_features_variation depends on species location
gptkbp:shell_luster pearly
gptkbp:shell_market high demand for quality pearls
gptkbp:shell_market_value varies by quality
gptkbp:shell_trade_regulations varies by country
gptkbp:size up to 20 cm
gptkbp:strategic_importance source of pearls
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain algae
gptkbp:values high for pearls
gptkbp:wildlife threat to populations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pteriidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7