snapping turtle

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:snake
gptkbp:activity_pattern diurnal and nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations webbed feet
gptkbp:aquarium_trade eats aquatic vegetation occasionally
gptkbp:aroma keen sense of smell
gptkbp:average_temperature prefers warm water
gptkbp:behavior mostly aquatic
gptkbp:body_shape flattened and broad
gptkbp:breathability can hold breath for long periods
gptkbp:breeding_behavior males compete for females
gptkbp:breeding_range 5 to 7 years
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to early summer
gptkbp:climate temperate climates
gptkbp:climate_adaptation adaptable to various climates
tolerates a range of temperatures
gptkbp:climate_impact affected by climate change
gptkbp:clutch_size varies by age
20 to 40 eggs
gptkbp:color dark brown to black
varies by individual
dark brown to olive
gptkbp:coloration dark brown to olive green
gptkbp:common_name common snapping turtle
common snapper
gptkbp:composed_by hard shell
up to 45 cm
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection
habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_representation depicted in art and literature
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of resilience
featured in folklore
gptkbp:defense_mechanism powerful bite
gptkbp:diet omnivore
carnivorous
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:North_America
gptkbp:egg_laying 10 to 50 eggs
gptkbp:family gptkb:Chelydridae
gptkbp:fishing_impact caught for food
gptkbp:fishing_regulations regulated in some areas
protected in some areas
gptkbp:fossil_record dates back to the Cretaceous period
dating back to the Cretaceous period
Chelydra serpentina fossils found in North America.
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Chelydra
gptkbp:habitat freshwater
freshwater environments
ponds, lakes, rivers
gptkbp:habitat_range lakes, rivers, ponds
gptkbp:has_skin rough and scaly
gptkbp:hatching_time low due to predation
about 2 inches
miniature versions of adults
gptkbp:head large and flat
strong jaws for crushing prey
gptkbp:herbivorous_behavior eats aquatic plants.
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label snapping turtle
gptkbp:human_interaction often kept as pets
can be aggressive when threatened
gptkbp:hunting_technique ambush predator
primarily at dawn and dusk
gptkbp:incubation_period 70 to 90 days
gptkbp:lifespan up to 100 years
30 to 50 years
gptkbp:local_names snapper
snapper, mud turtle
gptkbp:migration limited migration
gptkbp:nesting spring to early summer
females dig nests in soft soil
lay eggs in sandy soil
gptkbp:order gptkb:Cryptodira
gptkb:Testudines
gptkbp:predators gptkb:humans
gptkbp:prey eats fish, amphibians, and invertebrates
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Alligator_snapping_turtle
gptkb:alligator_snapping_turtle
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for ecological impact
gptkbp:scientific_classification gptkb:Reptilia
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Chelydra_serpentina
gptkbp:senses good vision and smell
gptkbp:size up to 18 inches
up to 18 inches in shell length
gptkbp:skin_color dark green to brown
gptkbp:social_structure solitary
gptkbp:sound limited hearing ability
gptkbp:species gptkb:Chelydra_serpentina
gptkbp:speed excellent swimmer
gptkbp:tail_type long and muscular
gptkbp:temperature-dependent_sex_determination yes
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends territory during breeding season
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision good underwater vision
gptkbp:weight up to 35 pounds
gptkbp:wildlife common in aquariums
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:The_Common_Snapping_Turtle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7