planarians

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:bfsLayer 3
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:mythological_figure
gptkbp:adaptation study of their physiological processes
gptkbp:application used in studies of aging
gptkbp:behavior active hunters
exhibit phototaxis
used in behavioral experiments
gptkbp:body_style acoelomate
bilaterally symmetrical
has a flat body
has three muscle layers
gptkbp:color can change color based on environment
varies from brown to black
gptkbp:conservation_status not currently endangered
gptkbp:controls simple nervous system
gptkbp:creator study of neurogenesis in regeneration.
gptkbp:cultural_significance featured in various folklore
gptkbp:diet carnivorous
gptkbp:ecological_role important in aquatic ecosystems
gptkbp:environment found in ponds and streams
gptkbp:environmental_impact some species are toxic to predators
gptkbp:excretion excrete waste through flame cells
gptkbp:eye_color light-sensitive eyespots
gptkbp:fossil_record limited fossil record
gptkbp:genetic_diversity used in genetic studies
genome sequencing projects ongoing
potential for genetic engineering studies
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
prefer clean water
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label planarians
gptkbp:intelligence has a pair of cerebral ganglia
gptkbp:is_aligned_with bilateral symmetry
gptkbp:mechanics studied for their locomotion mechanics
gptkbp:movement gliding on mucus
gptkbp:origin ancient lineage
gptkbp:phylum has a protrusible pharynx
gptkbp:predators small invertebrates
gptkbp:reproduction asexual
can reproduce through fission
contain neoblasts
some species are hermaphroditic
study of cellular differentiation processes
gptkbp:research used in evolutionary biology studies
important for molecular biology research
model organism in regeneration studies
widely used in biological research
gptkbp:research_focus important for understanding regeneration
gptkbp:research_interest of interest in developmental biology
gptkbp:restoration high regenerative ability
can regenerate their nervous system
gptkbp:scientific_classification Phylum Platyhelminthes
important for neurobiological studies
gptkbp:size typically 1 to 2 cm long
gptkbp:social_structure composed of a simple tissue structure
gptkbp:species gptkb:Dugesia_japonica
can live in various aquatic environments
over 3000 species identified
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives indicate water quality
gptkbp:training capable of simple learning
gptkbp:wildlife can be preyed upon by fish
impact on food webs
sensitive to habitat destruction