family Anatidae

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf taxonomic family
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:commonName duck family
gptkbp:conservationStatus varies by species
gptkbp:diet omnivorous
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:economicImportance game birds
domesticated for meat and eggs
feathers used for bedding
gptkbp:firstDescribed gptkb:Vigors
1825
gptkbp:habitat brackish water
freshwater
marine environments
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label family Anatidae
gptkbp:includes gptkb:pochards
ducks
swans
geese
dabbling ducks
shelducks
diving ducks
sheldgeese
stiff-tailed ducks
whistling ducks
perching ducks
steamer ducks
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:migratory many species migratory
gptkbp:notableMember gptkb:Egyptian_goose
gptkb:Canada_goose
gptkb:bird
gptkb:mandarin_duck
gptkb:snow_goose
northern pintail
ruddy duck
wood duck
mute swan
black swan
gptkbp:numberOfSpecies over 170
gptkbp:order gptkb:Anseriformes
gptkbp:parentalCare female incubates eggs
male may guard territory
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:threats gptkb:hunting
habitat loss
pollution
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Salinae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7