Sphenacodontia

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Anomodontia
gptkbp:body_style large size
gptkbp:depicted_in documentaries and films
gptkbp:descendant leading to mammals
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:focuses_on paleobiological studies
gptkbp:genetic_diversity among species
gptkbp:has_feature sail structure on back
gptkbp:has_impact_on understanding of vertebrate evolution
gptkbp:has_role evolution of mammals
the history of life on Earth
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Sphenacodontia
gptkbp:includes gptkb:galaxy
gptkb:Ctenosauriscus
gptkb:Edaphosaurus
gptkb:Sphenacodon
gptkbp:is_associated_with early terrestrial ecosystems
gptkbp:is_characterized_by robust limbs
a complex evolutionary history
a variety of locomotion styles
elongated skulls
distinctive teeth
heterodont dentition
a variety of body shapes
spinal processes
gptkbp:is_discussed_in gptkb:literary_work
gptkbp:is_featured_in museum exhibits
gptkbp:is_found_in various fossil sites
gptkbp:is_known_for diverse species
fossil records
predatory behavior
its evolutionary significance
varied ecological roles
large temporal fenestrae
its role in the Permian ecosystem
over 250 million years ago
sail-like structures on back
gptkbp:is_often_compared_to other prehistoric reptiles
gptkbp:is_often_depicted_as sedimentary rock formations
media and literature
gptkbp:is_often_used_in early vertebrate evolution
gptkbp:is_part_of gptkb:Amniota
gptkb:Synapsida
the fossil record of the Permian
gptkbp:is_recognized_for its unique adaptations
gptkbp:is_related_to gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:is_represented_in several genera
gptkbp:is_studied_in paleontology
anatomical features
gptkbp:key_people the study of synapsid evolution
the transition to mammals
gptkbp:members early synapsids
gptkbp:occurs_in lower temporal fenestra
gptkbp:operates_under various taxonomic ranks
gptkbp:relationship gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:religion lived in warm climates
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:resides_in Permian period
gptkbp:scientific_classification other synapsids
gptkbp:significant_event the study of prehistoric life.
gptkbp:subject gptkb:Research_Institute
evolutionary biologists