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Body symmetry
Namigai et al 2014
bilaterally symmetric
URI:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/PATO_0001324
Definition:
being symmetric about a plane running from frontal end to caudal end (head to tail), and having nearly identical right and left halves
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are preyed upon by
Global Biotic Interactions
Pomadasys argyreus (Valenciennes 1833) (Blue-checked javelinfish)
Global Biotic Interactions
Acrocephalus gracilirostris (Hartlaub 1864) (Lesser Swamp Warbler)
Global Biotic Interactions
Vespa crabro Linnaeus (Hornet)
cellularity
Cellularity and growth form
multicellular
URI:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/PATO_0001993
Definition:
A cellularity quality inhering in a bearer by virtue of the bearers consisting of more than one cell. [ PATOC:GVG ]
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IUCN
least concern
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/leastConcern
Definition:
A taxon is Least Concern when it has been evaluated against the criteria and does not qualify for Critically Endangered, Endangered, Vulnerable or Near Threatened. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.
Attribution:
http://www.iucnredlist.org/technical-documents/categories-and-criteria
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developmental mode
Insect Development
hemimetabolous
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/hemimetabolous
Definition:
Development of insects with incomplete metamorphosis, resulting in a gradual change in body form with each molt, without a pupal stage.
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eat
Global Biotic Interactions
Danaus chrysippus orientis
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Leucorrhinia rubicunda (Linnaeus 1758) (ruby whiteface)
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Sympetrum fonscolombii (Selys 1840) (Red-veined Darter)
extinction status
Paleobiology Database
extant
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/extant
Definition:
This taxon is still in existence, as opposed to extinct.
Attribution:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Extant_taxon
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feeding structure
Arthropod Trophic Ecology Data
biting-chewing mouthparts
URI:
https://eol.org/schema/terms/bitingChewing
Definition:
Mouthparts adapted to cutting and grinding food particles using opposable mandibles with a mola (grinding surface).
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Arthropod Trophic Ecology Data
biting-chewing mouthparts
URI:
https://eol.org/schema/terms/bitingChewing
Definition:
Mouthparts adapted to cutting and grinding food particles using opposable mandibles with a mola (grinding surface).
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first appearance
Paleobiology Database
messinian age
URI:
http://resource.geosciml.org/classifier/ics/ischart/Messinian
Attribution:
International Chronostratigraphic Chart: http://www.stratigraphy.org/index.php/ics-chart-timescale
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Paleobiology Database
7.246 million years ago
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Mozambique
URI:
https://www.geonames.org/1036973
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South Atlantic
URI:
http://www.marineregions.org/mrgid/1914
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North Atlantic
URI:
http://www.marineregions.org/mrgid/1912
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Indian Ocean
URI:
http://www.marineregions.org/mrgid/1904
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Mexico
URI:
http://www.geonames.org/3996063
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Habitat data for aquatic invertebrates
lentic
URI:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_01000617
Definition:
a water body in which the accumulated water, in its totality, has very little to no directed flow
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Habitat data for aquatic invertebrates
lentic
URI:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_01000617
Definition:
a water body in which the accumulated water, in its totality, has very little to no directed flow
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Habitat data for aquatic invertebrates
lentic
URI:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_01000617
Definition:
a water body in which the accumulated water, in its totality, has very little to no directed flow
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Habitat data for aquatic invertebrates
lentic
URI:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_01000617
Definition:
a water body in which the accumulated water, in its totality, has very little to no directed flow
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Habitat data for aquatic invertebrates
lentic
URI:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/ENVO_01000617
Definition:
a water body in which the accumulated water, in its totality, has very little to no directed flow
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last appearance
Paleobiology Database
5.333 million years ago
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locomotion
Paleobiology Database
aerial
URI:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/NBO_0000366
Definition:
Behavior related to the movement of an organism from one location to another through the air.
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motility
Paleobiology Database
fast moving
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/fastMoving
Definition:
Organism that is capable of fast, active locomotion.
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number of fossil occurrences
Paleobiology Database
1
population trend
IUCN
Stable
prey on
Global Biotic Interactions
Aeshna affinis Vander Linden 1820
Global Biotic Interactions
Danaus chrysippus orientis
Global Biotic Interactions
Leucorrhinia rubicunda (Linnaeus 1758) (ruby whiteface)
skeleton contains
Paleobiology Database
chitin
URI:
http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/CHEBI_17029
Definition:
An aminoglycan consisting of beta-(1->4)-linked N-acetyl-D-glucosamine residues.
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trophic guild
Paleobiology Database
insectivore
URI:
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q677088
Definition:
organism that eats insects.
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Arthropod Trophic Ecology Data
predator
URI:
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q170430
Definition:
Organism that obtains food by hunting
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(nymph)
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predator
URI:
https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q170430
Definition:
Organism that obtains food by hunting
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voltinism
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Invertebrate phenology
univoltine
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/univoltine
Definition:
completing one generation per year
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Invertebrate phenology
univoltine
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/univoltine
Definition:
completing one generation per year
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Invertebrate phenology
semivoltine
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/semivoltine
Definition:
completing one generation in two years
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Invertebrate phenology
univoltine
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/univoltine
Definition:
completing one generation per year
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Invertebrate phenology
bivoltine
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/bivoltine
Definition:
completing two generations per year
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wing morphology
Insect Wings
macropterous
URI:
http://eol.org/schema/terms/macropterous
Definition:
The presence of fully functional wings.
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