Properties (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
fish
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| gptkbp:aroma |
uses mouth to draw water over gills
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| gptkbp:behavior |
nocturnal
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| gptkbp:bodyStyle |
long and snake-like
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| gptkbp:breedingSeason |
little known about mating rituals
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| gptkbp:colors |
varies from green to brown
often has spots or patterns |
| gptkbp:communityEvents |
generally solitary
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
featured in folklore and mythology
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| gptkbp:diet |
carnivore
feeds on fish, octopus, and crustaceans |
| gptkbp:family |
Muraenidae
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| gptkbp:famous_for |
Zebra moray eel
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| gptkbp:fauna |
gptkb:Green_moray_eel
over 200 species some species are farmed |
| gptkbp:fishSpecies |
located under the skin
caught using traps and nets overfishing threatens some species regulated in some areas to protect populations requires a varied diet of seafood. |
| gptkbp:geographicalFeature |
tropical and subtropical waters
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| gptkbp:habitat |
coral reefs
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| gptkbp:healthcare |
popular in marine aquariums
requires large tanks with hiding spots |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
moray eel
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| gptkbp:interactsWith |
can be dangerous if provoked
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| gptkbp:larvalStage |
spend time in open ocean before settling
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| gptkbp:length |
up to 13 feet
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| gptkbp:lifespan |
up to 30 years in captivity
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| gptkbp:mouth |
sharp and pointed
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| gptkbp:notableFeature |
found_in_the_Caribbean_Sea
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| gptkbp:predators |
larger fish
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
oviparous
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
studied for ecological roles
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| gptkbp:security |
blends with surroundings
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| gptkbp:senses |
excellent sense of smell
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| gptkbp:skin |
mucous-covered for protection
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
varies by species
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| gptkbp:symbioticRelationships |
with cleaner fish
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| gptkbp:symptoms |
hiding or refusing to eat
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| gptkbp:tactics |
bite when threatened
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| gptkbp:vision |
poor eyesight but good at detecting movement
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
ambush predator
found at depths of up to 200 feet |
| gptkbp:wingArea |
dorsal and anal fins are continuous
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