Statements (72)
Predicate | Object |
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gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:species
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gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Pteriidae
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gptkbp:body_style |
calcium carbonate
due to environmental factors crafts and decoration significant economic activity radiating ridges irregularly rounded |
gptkbp:class |
gptkb:horse_race
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gptkbp:collection |
popular among collectors
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gptkbp:collects |
regulated in some areas
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gptkbp:color |
gptkb:Detective
white to yellowish depends on environment with age high among populations nacreous by water quality |
gptkbp:common_name |
Pearl oyster
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gptkbp:composed_of |
varies by age
unique to individuals up to 200 grams |
gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
limited awareness
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gptkbp:conservation_status |
not evaluated
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gptkbp:cultivation |
aquaculture
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gptkbp:cultural_practices |
in traditional crafts
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gptkbp:cultural_significance |
in jewelry
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gptkbp:damage |
from predators
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gptkbp:diet |
filter feeder
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gptkbp:distribution |
gptkb:Indian_Ocean
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gptkbp:ecological_role |
ecosystem engineer
for pearl production |
gptkbp:environmental_impact |
sensitive to temperature changes
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gptkbp:family |
Pinctadidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by |
gptkb:Linnaeus_1758
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gptkbp:fishing_regulations |
gptkb:Basketball_Player
varies by region |
gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
important for resilience
observed in different habitats |
gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Pinctada
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gptkbp:growth_rate |
slow
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gptkbp:habitat |
up to 50 meters
coral reefs marine environments seafloor |
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Pinctada radiata
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gptkbp:kingdom |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:larval_stage |
several weeks
open water planktonic influenced by temperature planktonic organisms affected by currents influenced by substrate low in natural conditions |
gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 20 years
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gptkbp:market |
international trade
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gptkbp:number_of_stages |
benthic
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gptkbp:order |
gptkb:Pectinoida
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gptkbp:phylum |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:predators |
gptkb:fish
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gptkbp:related_species |
gptkb:Pinctada_margaritifera
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gptkbp:reproduction |
spawning
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gptkbp:research_focus |
studies on pearl formation
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gptkbp:size |
up to 15 cm
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gptkbp:species |
used for respiration
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gptkbp:strategic_importance |
source of pearls
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with algae
barnacles |
gptkbp:threats |
overfishing
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gptkbp:values |
high for pearls
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