Predation
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-021902
1. The act or practice of capturing another creature (prey) as a means for securing food.
2. The preying of one animal on others.
3. Preying of one animal on others.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-021902 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| Subject | Ecosystems |
| References | Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary; Chesapeake Bay Glossary |
Record as JSON
{
"id": "MLC-T-ENV-021902",
"term": "Predation",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. The act or practice of capturing another creature (prey) as a means for securing food.\n\n2. The preying of one animal on others.\n\n3. Preying of one animal on others.",
"subject": "Ecosystems",
"references": [
"Aquatic Biodiversity Glossary",
"Chesapeake Bay Glossary"
],
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/predation/"
}
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