Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:dinosaur
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| gptkbp:activities |
active during the day
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| gptkbp:adaptation |
adapted to arid environments
scales for water retention |
| gptkbp:adult_plumage |
hatchlings are smaller and more vulnerable
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| gptkbp:average_temperature |
high temperatures
basks in sun to regulate body temperature |
| gptkbp:behavior |
diurnal
solitary or in small groups |
| gptkbp:breeding_season |
spring to early summer
males display to attract females |
| gptkbp:characteristics |
long tail and strong limbs
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| gptkbp:climate |
can tolerate extreme heat and drought.
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| gptkbp:climb_rate |
good climbers
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| gptkbp:clutch_size |
3 to 10 eggs
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| gptkbp:color |
light brown to gray
can change color slightly with temperature camouflage from predators camouflaged for desert environment some individuals may have darker markings |
| gptkbp:common_name |
gptkb:desert_iguana
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
monitored by wildlife organizations
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
gptkb:Least_Concern
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in local folklore
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| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
can drop tail to escape predators
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| gptkbp:diet |
gptkb:product
primarily feeds on leaves and flowers |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
affected by climate change and habitat alteration
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| gptkbp:family |
gptkb:Iguanidae
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
forages for food during cooler parts of the day
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| gptkbp:genus |
gptkb:Dipsosaurus
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| gptkbp:habitat |
deserts
sandy or rocky areas |
| gptkbp:has_skin |
rough and scaly
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
desert iguana
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| gptkbp:interacts_with |
generally non-aggressive towards humans
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| gptkbp:launch_date |
2 to 3 months
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| gptkbp:length |
16 to 24 inches
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 20 years in captivity
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| gptkbp:local_names |
varies by region
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| gptkbp:nesting |
dig nests in sandy soil
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| gptkbp:predators |
birds of prey
coyotes |
| gptkbp:range |
gptkb:Southwestern_United_States
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
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| gptkbp:research_interest |
studied for adaptation to extreme environments
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| gptkbp:scientific_name |
gptkb:Dipsosaurus_dorsalis
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| gptkbp:social_structure |
not highly social
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| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
may share habitat with other reptiles
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| gptkbp:territorial_behavior |
may defend territory during breeding season
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| gptkbp:water_source |
obtains moisture from food
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
vulnerable to habitat loss
urban development and agriculture often found in zoos and wildlife parks |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Dipsosaurus
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
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