Unionidae

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:family
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:horse_race
gptkbp:behavior sedentary
gptkbp:body_style varies by species
smooth to rough
gptkbp:color varies by species
gptkbp:common_name freshwater mussels
gptkbp:composed_of calcium carbonate
layered
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat restoration
pollution control
species protection laws
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:traditional_crafts
artisanal fishing
gptkbp:diet filter feeders
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:ecological_role nutrient cycling
habitat structure
gptkbp:fossil_record extensive
gptkbp:habitat freshwater environments
sandy or muddy substrates
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Unionidae
gptkbp:is_essential_for ecological indicators
gptkbp:larval_stage glochidia
gptkbp:lifespan several weeks
up to 100 years
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Dreissena_polymorpha
Elliptio complanata
Lampsilis siliquoidea
Quadrula quadrula
Truncilla truncata
gptkbp:open_glsupport fish gills
gptkbp:predators gptkb:bird
gptkb:Person
gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:released during spawning season
gptkbp:reproduction internal fertilization
gptkbp:research_focus genetic diversity
climate change impacts
conservation strategies
biodiversity studies
population dynamics
ecological interactions
ecotoxicology studies
gptkbp:size varies by species
gptkbp:strategic_importance food source
pearl production
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships gptkb:beach
fish hosts
gptkbp:threats gptkb:species
pollution
habitat loss
gptkbp:type_of removes particulates from water
gptkbp:water_quality sensitive to changes