Word
predation
Phoneticspre·da·tion
US/pɹəˈdeɪʃən/
UK/pɹɪdˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. the act of one animal hunting and eating another. It is a natural part of life in the wild.
n. the act of one organism killing and consuming another for sustenance. Often used in ecological contexts to describe the relationship between predator and prey.
Examples
“The lion's predation on the herd keeps the population in check.”
“Scientists are studying how increased predation by eagles affects the local duck population in the wetlands.”
“The evolutionary arms race between predator and prey is a prime example of how predation drives the development of sophisticated survival strategies across various species.”
Examples
simple
“The lion's predation on the herd keeps the population in check.”
contextual
“Scientists are studying how increased predation by eagles affects the local duck population in the wetlands.”
complex
“The evolutionary arms race between predator and prey is a prime example of how predation drives the development of sophisticated survival strategies across various species.”
Real-World Examples
“If gibbons were to issue fewer alarm calls, this might not necessarily put them at high risk of predation, given their ability to swing rapidly through the tree tops, Reichard says.” “The president said removing the gray wolf and Mexican wolf from the act would help ranchers “combat predation”.” Domain
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