Pteriidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:body_shape calcareous shell
gptkbp:characterized_by iridescent shells
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultivation pearl farms
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
shallow waters
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Pteriidae
gptkbp:includes pearl oysters
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:Bimota
gptkbp:is_affected_by climate change
pollution
gptkbp:is_characterized_by thick shells
gptkbp:is_found_in gptkb:Atlantic_Ocean
gptkb:Indian_Ocean
gptkb:Pacific_Ocean
coral reefs
marine environments
estuaries
tropical and subtropical waters
tropical waters
gptkbp:is_known_for high-quality pearls
bioluminescence in some species
unique reproductive strategies
symbiotic relationships with bacteria
filter feeding behavior
producing pearls
variety of colors in shells
gptkbp:is_part_of marine ecosystems
marine biodiversity
phylum Mollusca
class Bivalvia
order Ostreoida
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:Pinctada
gptkb:mollusks
family Ostreidae
gptkbp:is_studied_for evolutionary biology
gptkbp:is_studied_in marine biology
gptkbp:is_subject_to habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:is_used_in gptkb:cultural_practices
gptkb:traditional_medicine
craftsmanship
jewelry production
gptkbp:predators crabs
sea stars
gptkbp:scientific_classification unique shell structure
gptkbp:species gptkb:Pinctada_imbricata
gptkb:Pinctada_radiata
gptkb:Pinctada_fucata
gptkb:Pinctada_margaritifera
gptkbp:strategic_importance aquaculture
pearl production
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with certain algae
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Pinctada_margaritifera
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6