Softshell Turtles

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Yangtze_Giant_Softshell_Turtle
gptkbp:adaptation Flattened body shape
Burrowing and basking behavior
Flexible diet based on availability
gptkbp:average_temperature Ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior Generally solitary
Aquatic and semi-aquatic
gptkbp:breathability Can breathe through skin
Can absorb oxygen from water
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to summer
gptkbp:climate Adapt to varying water temperatures
gptkbp:clutch_size Varies by species
gptkbp:color Varies by species
Brown, olive, or gray
Can change color with environment
Dull and camouflaged
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Softshell_Turtle
gptkbp:composed_of Soft shell
Cartilaginous structure
gptkbp:conservation_efforts Protected in some regions
gptkbp:conservation_status Varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance Present in folklore and cuisine
gptkbp:defense_mechanism Burrowing in sand
gptkbp:diet Omnivore
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role Important in aquatic ecosystems
gptkbp:egg_color Do not care for young
gptkbp:environmental_impact Sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:family gptkb:Trionychidae
gptkbp:fishing_regulations Affected by fishing practices
gptkbp:fossil_record Ancient lineage
gptkbp:genetic_diversity High genetic variability
gptkbp:habitat Freshwater
Lakes and rivers
gptkbp:hibernation Low survival rates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Softshell Turtles
gptkbp:hunting_technique Ambush predators
Some species are hunted for food
gptkbp:interacts_with Occasionally kept as pets
gptkbp:lifespan 20 to 50 years
gptkbp:migration Limited migration patterns
gptkbp:movement Swim and walk on land
gptkbp:nesting Lay eggs in sandy areas
gptkbp:order gptkb:Testudines
gptkbp:predators Raccoons and foxes
Birds, mammals, and larger fish
gptkbp:related_species Hard-shelled turtles
gptkbp:reproduction Oviparous
Lay many eggs to increase chances of survival
gptkbp:research_focus Studied for evolutionary biology
gptkbp:scientific_name Family Trionychidae
gptkbp:senses Good vision and smell
gptkbp:size Varies by species
Medium to large
gptkbp:species Several species
Diverse group with many adaptations
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships With algae and bacteria
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss and pollution
gptkbp:water_quality Sensitive to pollution levels
gptkbp:wildlife Urban development and pollution
Kept in some aquariums