giant clams

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:behavior sessile
gptkbp:climate ability to adapt to changing conditions
gptkbp:collects regulated in many countries
gptkbp:color varies widely
depends on species
varies from blue to green
gptkbp:composed_of calcium carbonate
thick and heavy
gptkbp:conservation_efforts marine protected areas
gptkbp:conservation_status vulnerable
gptkbp:cuisine for various marine species
gptkbp:cultivation used for sustainable harvesting
warm, shallow waters
gptkbp:cultural_significance in some Pacific cultures
gptkbp:diet zooplankton
gptkbp:distribution Indo-Pacific region
gptkbp:ecological_role provides habitat for other species
gptkbp:environmental_impact sensitive to temperature changes
gptkbp:fossil_record dating back 60 million years
gptkbp:genetic_diversity important for resilience
gptkbp:growth_rate varies by species
gptkbp:habitat coral reefs
being researched for conservation.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label giant clams
gptkbp:is_essential_for marine ecosystems
gptkbp:larval_stage planktonic
gptkbp:lifespan over 100 years
gptkbp:lighting needs sunlight for photosynthesis
gptkbp:number_of_stages benthic
gptkbp:predators gptkb:fish
gptkbp:reproduction spawning
gptkbp:research focus on growth and reproduction
gptkbp:research_interest marine biology
gptkbp:scientific_classification family Tridacnidae
gptkbp:size up to 4 feet long
gptkbp:species gptkb:Tridacna_derasa
gptkb:Tridacna_maxima
gptkb:Tridacna_squamosa
gptkb:Tridacna_gigas
improving sustainability
cultivated for food
contributes to overall health
gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships with marine organisms
zooxanthellae
provide nutrients
gptkbp:symbol unique to each individual
gptkbp:threats climate change
habitat loss
overfishing
gptkbp:traded_on popular in marine aquariums
gptkbp:values high in seafood markets
gptkbp:water_quality requires clean water
gptkbp:weight over 500 pounds
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Zooxanthellae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5