Predation
- Pronunciation
- /pri-DEY-shun/
- Category
- Behavior
- Singular
- Predation
- Plural
- Predations
Definition
The act of one organism consuming another organism as a food source.
Etymology
From Latin 'praedari', meaning 'to plunder' or 'to take by force'.
Example
The predation of ladybugs on aphids is an important mechanism for controlling pest populations in gardens.
Synonyms
- Hunting
- Feeding