predation

noun (predation — uncountable)

«predation» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Predation is when one animal (a predator) hunts, kills and eats another animal (its prey). tree →

In the lessons

In science lessons on food chains and ecosystems, predation keeps the numbers of prey animals in balance; if predators disappear, prey can become too many. Animals avoid predation with camouflage, speed, shells, warning colours and living in groups. Conservation groups protect nests from predation by foxes or rats.

Examples

Camouflage helps insects avoid predation. tree →
Predation by foxes is a danger to ground-nesting birds. tree →
Wolves control deer numbers through predation. tree →
Living in herds protects zebras from predation. tree →
Rats on the island caused heavy predation of seabird eggs. tree →
Predation is part of every food chain. tree →

Note

Uncountable. Related: predator (the hunter), prey (the hunted), predatory (adjective). A formal science word.

On Mova

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