banana slug

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf historical figure
gptkbp:can_be lost body parts
gptkbp:develops 8 to 10 inches long
gptkbp:fauna forest ecosystems
gptkbp:habitat moist forests
gptkbp:has_a producing a slime trail
gptkbp:has_a_focus_on biodiversity studies
gptkbp:hasStudentBody soft and moist
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label banana slug
gptkbp:is_a gastropod
terrestrial mollusk
gptkbp:is_a_key_player_in nutrient cycling
gptkbp:is_a_member_of the_family_Ariolimax
gptkbp:is_a_source_of food for some animals
gptkbp:is_a_subject_of ecology
gptkbp:is_available_in gptkb:California
gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:is_essential_for ecosystem decomposition
gptkbp:is_featured_in educational materials
rainy weather
other slug species
mossy areas
the 'banana slug' due to its color
the_Pacific_Northwest
gptkbp:is_known_for its bright yellow color
gptkbp:is_part_of forest ecosystems
some carnivorous snails
some insects
gptkbp:is_popular_among nature photography
birds and mammals
nature enthusiasts
logs and leaves
gptkbp:is_studied_in slime production
gptkbp:is_used_in environmental education programs
gptkbp:knownFor damp environments
a unique mating ritual
a strong sense of smell
a distinct odor
a soft body structure
mucus for protection
gptkbp:lifespan up to 7 years
gptkbp:matingSystem hermaphroditism
gptkbp:previousName gptkb:Ariolimax_dolichophallus
gptkbp:residence coastal regions.
gptkbp:speed 1 inch per minute
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:traditionalFood decaying plant matter
gptkbp:vision national parks