genus Terrapene

GPTKB entity

Statements (45)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:genus
gptkbp:body_shape high domed
gptkbp:coloration varies by species
gptkbp:common_name box turtles
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:contains gptkb:Terrapene_coahuila
gptkb:Terrapene_mexicana
gptkb:Terrapene_nelsoni
gptkb:Terrapene_ornata
gptkb:savanna
gptkbp:cultural_significance gptkb:educational_programs
symbol of conservation efforts
pet trade
native American traditions
gptkbp:family gptkb:Emydidae
gptkbp:first_described_by 1758
gptkbp:geographic_distribution gptkb:Central_America
gptkb:Mexico
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:habitat terrestrial
gptkbp:has_adaptation slow metabolism
ability to retract limbs
long hibernation period
shell for protection
gptkbp:has_behavior burrowing
basking
hiding
gptkbp:has_diet omnivore
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label genus Terrapene
gptkbp:is_described_as gptkb:Linnaeus
gptkbp:length small to medium
gptkbp:lifespan up to 50 years
gptkbp:native_to gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studies on conservation strategies
studies on genetics
studies on behavior
studies on longevity
studies on habitat preferences
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
illegal trade
road mortality
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Emydidae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5