Statements (62)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instance_of |
gptkb:church
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| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
3
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| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:mythological_figure
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| gptkbp:application |
used in biomedical research
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| gptkbp:armor |
made of cellulose-like material
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| gptkbp:available_sizes |
can filter particles as small as 1 micron
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| gptkbp:body_style |
tunic
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| gptkbp:breathability |
through siphons
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| gptkbp:class |
gptkb:Ascidiacea
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| gptkbp:color |
varies from transparent to bright colors
can be bright or dull can be yellow, orange, or blue |
| gptkbp:common_name |
ascidians
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| gptkbp:conservation_efforts |
some species are protected by law
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| gptkbp:conservation_status |
varies by species
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| gptkbp:cultural_significance |
closely related to vertebrates
featured in folklore and traditional stories |
| gptkbp:defense_mechanism |
release of toxic compounds
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| gptkbp:distribution |
worldwide in oceans
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| gptkbp:ecological_role |
important in marine ecosystems
cultivated for food and research |
| gptkbp:environmental_impact |
sensitive to changes in ocean temperature
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| gptkbp:example |
Clavelina, Ciona, and Styela
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| gptkbp:foraging_behavior |
filter feeding
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| gptkbp:form |
sessile adults
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| gptkbp:genetic_diversity |
important for understanding vertebrate evolution
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| gptkbp:habitat |
marine environments
often found in clusters rocky substrates and soft sediments from intertidal zones to deep sea |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
sea squirts
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| gptkbp:is_aligned_with |
bilateral symmetry in larval stage
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| gptkbp:larval_stage |
possess notochord and dorsal nerve cord
tadpole-like larva exhibit phototaxis and geotaxis have sensory organs for navigation typically a few days to weeks undergoes significant changes to become adult uses tail for swimming |
| gptkbp:lifespan |
includes a free-swimming larval stage
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| gptkbp:marketed_as |
harvested for food in some cultures
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| gptkbp:performance |
highly efficient filter feeders
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| gptkbp:predators |
small fish and invertebrates
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| gptkbp:products |
produced for defense and communication
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| gptkbp:receives_funding_from |
attracts funding for marine biology studies
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| gptkbp:reproduction |
asexual and sexual reproduction
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| gptkbp:research |
found in various oceanic regions
used in studies of chordate evolution |
| gptkbp:research_areas |
genomics and evolutionary biology
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| gptkbp:research_focus |
model organisms in developmental biology
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| gptkbp:scientific_classification |
part of the phylum Chordata
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| gptkbp:size |
ranges from a few millimeters to several centimeters
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| gptkbp:strategic_importance |
used in traditional medicine
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| gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives |
can indicate water quality
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| gptkbp:symbiotic_relationships |
with various marine organisms
with bacteria and other microorganisms some species harbor symbiotic algae |
| gptkbp:water_source |
using siphons
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| gptkbp:wildlife |
can affect local biodiversity
preyed upon by sea stars and fish some species are invasive in non-native habitats used in efforts to restore marine habitats |