The Hagfish

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:fish
gptkbp:adaptations to deep-sea life
gptkbp:anatomy no vertebrae
gptkbp:application in biomaterials.
gptkbp:average_temperature ectothermic
gptkbp:behavior nocturnal
gptkbp:blood contains hemoglobin
gptkbp:body_shape elongated body
gptkbp:breathability through gills
gptkbp:color pink or gray
gptkbp:color_variation depends on species
gptkbp:coloration camouflaged
gptkbp:conservation_efforts limited due to abundance
gptkbp:conservation_status least concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance ancient lineage
in some coastal communities
gptkbp:defense_mechanism slime production
gptkbp:diet detritivore
gptkbp:distribution worldwide in oceanic waters
gptkbp:ecological_role nutrient recycling
gptkbp:fish_species targeted for slime and meat
gptkbp:fishing_regulations varies by region
traps and nets
gptkbp:foot cartilaginous
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenger
using a tongue-like structure
gptkbp:fossil_record dating back 300 million years
indicates ancient origins
gptkbp:genetic_studies show unique adaptations
gptkbp:gills multiple gill openings
gptkbp:habitat deep sea
gptkbp:habitat_preference burrows in mud
gptkbp:habitat_range up to 1,200 meters
continental shelves and slopes
gptkbp:has_luminosity not present
gptkbp:has_natural_feature ability to tie itself in knots
gptkbp:has_skin smooth and slimy
slimy and mucous-covered
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Hagfish
gptkbp:larval_stage freshwater environments
ammocoete-like
gptkbp:lifespan up to 5 years
gptkbp:marketed_as fishing bait
gptkbp:material high in collagen
gptkbp:mucus_production for protection
gptkbp:muscle_structure lack of true muscle fibers
gptkbp:predators sharks and larger fish
gptkbp:related_species lampreys
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance model organism for evolutionary studies
gptkbp:senses highly developed sense of smell
gptkbp:size up to 40 inches long
gptkbp:slime_properties used in textile industry
gptkbp:social_behavior solitary
gptkbp:social_structure not well understood
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with bacteria
gptkbp:system simple nervous system
gptkbp:values in some Asian cuisines
gptkbp:vision poor eyesight
gptkbp:wildlife scavenging on dead animals
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rocko's_Modern_Life
gptkb:YBA
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5