Pinctada radiata

GPTKB entity

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