Xenarthran mammals

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eremotherium_laurillardi
gptkbp:are mostly solitary
important for ecosystem balance
found in diverse habitats
important for ecological research
mostly nocturnal
studied for evolutionary biology
often affected by climate change
often used in educational programs
important for soil aeration
often used in traditional medicine
important for pest control
important for understanding mammalian evolution
endangered in some species
not closely related to other mammals
notable for their armor-like skin in some species
notable for their slow movement
notable for their unique locomotion
often affected by habitat loss
often featured in folklore and culture
often featured in wildlife documentaries
often found in tropical regions
often involved in ecological restoration projects
often preyed upon by larger predators
often seen as a symbol of biodiversity
often studied for their adaptations
often studied in conservation efforts
often threatened by poaching.
part of the superorder Xenarthra
gptkbp:broadcasts insects
gptkbp:can_be terrestrial or arboreal
gptkbp:have long claws
thick skin
a unique evolutionary history
a long lifespan
a significant role in their ecosystems
a slow reproductive rate
specialized teeth
a diverse range of sizes
a variety of reproductive strategies
a unique digestive system
a unique pelvic structure
a low body temperature
a unique skeletal structure
a varied diet depending on species
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Xenarthran mammals
gptkbp:includes gptkb:armadillos
gptkb:restaurant
anteaters
gptkbp:is_characterized_by xenarthrous vertebrae
gptkbp:is_found_in Americas
gptkbp:known_for low metabolic rates
gptkbp:origin early mammals
gptkbp:reproduction viviparously