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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:genus
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Phrynosomatidae
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gptkbp:activities
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active during the day
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gptkbp:aroma
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uses scent marking
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gptkbp:behavior
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diurnal
solitary or in small groups
limited social interactions
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gptkbp:body_style
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elongated
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gptkbp:breeding_season
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spring to summer
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:dinosaur
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gptkbp:climate
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can tolerate temperature extremes
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gptkbp:climb_rate
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excellent
excellent climbers
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gptkbp:clutch_size
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3 to 10 eggs
1 to 2 times per year
1 to 2 clutches per year
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gptkbp:color
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gptkb:green
varies by species
brown to gray
to blend with environment
duller than adults
can change color slightly
some species have bright colors
often blends with surroundings
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gptkbp:common_name
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tree lizard
Collared lizards
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gptkbp:communication
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uses body language
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gptkbp:conservation_efforts
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habitat protection
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gptkbp:conservation_status
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gptkb:Least_Concern
varies by species
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gptkbp:cultural_significance
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featured in local folklore
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gptkbp:defense_mechanism
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gptkb:Detective
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gptkbp:diet
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insects
insectivore
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gptkbp:distribution
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Western United States
southern United States to Mexico
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gptkbp:ecological_role
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insect population control
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gptkbp:eye_color
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dark
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Phrynosomatidae
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gptkbp:first_described_by
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gptkb:Edward_Drinker_Cope
Baird and Girard
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gptkbp:foraging_behavior
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active forager
active foragers
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gptkbp:fossil_record
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limited fossil evidence
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gptkbp:genetic_diversity
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ongoing research on species differentiation
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gptkbp:habitat
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arid regions
deserts
scrublands
rocky areas
prefers sunny areas
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gptkbp:has_skin
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gptkb:scales
scaly
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gptkbp:headcount
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triangular
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Urosaurus
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gptkbp:impact
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habitat loss
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gptkbp:incubation_period
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2 to 3 months
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gptkbp:is_a
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gptkb:dinosaur
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:mythological_figure
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gptkbp:launch_date
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about 60 days
small and vulnerable
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gptkbp:length
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up to 30 cm
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gptkbp:lifespan
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up to 5 years in the wild
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gptkbp:local_names
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varies by region
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gptkbp:movement
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bipedal when running
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gptkbp:native_to
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gptkb:North_America
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gptkbp:nesting
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digging in sand or soil
under rocks or in burrows
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gptkbp:notable_species
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gptkb:Sceloporus
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:public_square
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Skrull
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gptkbp:population_trend
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stable in some areas
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:bird
birds of prey
snakes
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gptkbp:reproduction
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oviparous
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gptkbp:research_interest
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herpetology
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gptkbp:scientific_classification
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gptkb:dinosaur
gptkb:Lacertilia
gptkb:public_square
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gptkbp:size
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small to medium
up to 20 cm
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gptkbp:social_structure
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non-social
solitary or in small groups
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gptkbp:species
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gptkb:Urosaurus_ornatus
gptkb:5
approximately 5
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gptkbp:status
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studied in ecology and behavior
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gptkbp:subspecies
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gptkb:Phrynosomatinae
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gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships
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none known
with certain insects
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gptkbp:tail_type
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long and slender
used for balance
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gptkbp:territorial_behavior
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gptkb:battle
males are territorial
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gptkbp:vocalization
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produces hissing sounds
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gptkbp:wildlife
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gptkb:metropolitan_area
habitat loss
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