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gptkbp:instanceOf
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gptkb:Animalia
gptkb:Dragon
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gptkbp:activeIn
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night
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gptkbp:activePeriod
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Nocturnal
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gptkbp:alternativeName
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Gecko
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gptkbp:bodyLength
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1.6 cm to 60 cm
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gptkbp:characteristic
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Adhesive toe pads
No eyelids
Vocalization
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gptkbp:class
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gptkb:Reptilia
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gptkbp:color
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some species
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gptkbp:commercialUse
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Pet trade
Pest control
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gptkbp:conservationStatus
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Varies by species
varies by species
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gptkbp:culturalSignificance
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Symbol of good luck in some cultures
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gptkbp:defenseMechanism
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Camouflage
Tail autotomy
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gptkbp:diet
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insectivorous
Insectivore
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gptkbp:distribution
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Worldwide in warm climates
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gptkbp:etymology
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From Malay 'gekoq' (imitative of their call)
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gptkbp:eyeColor
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Large, lidless eyes
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gptkbp:family
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gptkb:Carphodactylidae
gptkb:Diplodactylidae
gptkb:Eublepharidae
gptkb:Gekkonidae
gptkb:Phyllodactylidae
gptkb:Sphaerodactylidae
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gptkbp:features
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Can climb smooth surfaces
Can walk on ceilings
Regenerate lost tails
Some species can vocalize
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gptkbp:firstDescribed
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18th century
1850s
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gptkbp:foundIn
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subtropical regions
temperate regions
tropical regions
Tropical regions
Subtropical regions
Warm temperate regions
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gptkbp:hasAbility
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climb smooth surfaces
regenerate tail
vocalize
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gptkbp:hasToePads
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true
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gptkbp:kingdom
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gptkb:Animalia
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gptkbp:laysEggs
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true
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gptkbp:lifespan
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5-20 years
5 to 20 years
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gptkbp:notableSpecies
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gptkb:Crested_gecko
gptkb:Day_gecko
gptkb:House_gecko
gptkb:Leopard_gecko
gptkb:Tokay_gecko
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gptkbp:numberOfSpecies
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Over 1,500
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gptkbp:order
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gptkb:Squamata
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gptkbp:phylum
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gptkb:Chordata
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gptkbp:predators
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gptkb:Snakes
gptkb:Mammals
Birds
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gptkbp:range
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1.6 to 60 cm
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gptkbp:reproduction
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Oviparous
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gptkbp:scientificName
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gptkb:Gekkota
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gptkbp:skin
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scaly
Scaly
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gptkbp:subfamily
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gptkb:Sauria
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gptkbp:taxonRank
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Infraorder
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gptkbp:threats
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habitat loss
pet trade
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gptkbp:usedAsPet
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true
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:Mozilla_Firefox
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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