Scarabs

URI: https://gptkb.org/entity/Scarabs
GPTKB entity
Statements (39)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:entomologist
gptkbp:activePeriod Nocturnal
Diurnal
gptkbp:antennaType Lamellate
gptkbp:associatedWith gptkb:Khepri_(Egyptian_god)
gptkbp:commonName gptkb:Scarabaeidae
gptkbp:conservationStatus Varies by species
gptkbp:culturalSignificance gptkb:Ancient_Egypt
gptkbp:depictedIn Egyptian art
gptkbp:diet Decaying matter
Dung
gptkbp:ecologicalRole Decomposer
gptkbp:foundIn gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Americas
gptkb:Asia
gptkb:Europe
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Scarabs
gptkbp:larvalStage gptkb:Grub
gptkbp:lifeCycle Complete metamorphosis
gptkbp:notableSpecies gptkb:Dynastes_hercules
gptkb:Phanaeus_vindex
gptkb:Scarabaeus_sacer
gptkbp:numberOfAxles Elytra
gptkbp:numberOfSpecies over 30,000
gptkbp:order gptkb:Coleoptera
gptkbp:reproduction Eggs laid in dung
gptkbp:shape Oval
gptkbp:subclassOf gptkb:Scarabaeidae
gptkbp:symbolizes Immortality
Rebirth
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss
Pesticides
gptkbp:usedAs gptkb:jewelry
Amulets
gptkbp:worshippedIn gptkb:Ancient_Egyptians
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Personae
gptkb:Necron_Tomb_Worlds
gptkb:Necron_Dynasties
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6