Biology
Definition
noun
An interaction between two organisms of unlike species in which one of them acts as predator that captures and feeds on the other organism that serves as the prey.
Supplement
In ecology, predation is a mechanism of population control. Thus, when the number of predators is scarce the number of preys should rise. When this happens the predators would be able to reproduce more and possibly change their hunting habits. As the number of predators rises, the number of preys decline. This results in food scarcity for predators that can eventually lead to the death of many predators.
From: online biology dictionary
- Revision Notes
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- Ecology Revision
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- Predator Prey
Video clip of predator prey relationships Notes on predator prey relationship...
- Niche
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- No Introductions Necessary?
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Biology
Definitions of predator and Prey
Definition
noun
An interaction between two organisms of unlike species in which one of them acts as predator that captures and feeds on the other organism that serves as the prey.
Supplement
In ecology, predation is a mechanism of population control. Thus, when the number of predators is scarce the number of preys should rise. When this happens the predators would be able to reproduce more and possibly change their hunting habits. As the number of predators rises, the number of preys decline. This results in food scarcity for predators that can eventually lead to the death of many predators.
From: online biology dictionary
- Revision Notes
EAL Biology revision Sheet. This is not to be used on its own, but in conjunction with your notes, experiments, textbook and blog. Scientific MethodYou should be able to: · Identify variables · ...
- Ecology Revision
Ecology The following are some points to help you, it does not contain everything! You must revise on your own making summary notes and diagrams to help you. You have your notes, this web and your text book to help you. Please use all of these resources,...
- Predator Prey
Video clip of predator prey relationships Notes on predator prey relationship...
- Niche
The tree in the picture is part of the niche for every bird that lives in it. For a bird, in addition to the tree it lives in, the climate, its diet, etc. also form part of the niche. A niche describes the position of a species or population in an ecosystem....
- No Introductions Necessary?
Biology concepts ? introduced species, invasive species, The United States is a melting pot, and it is one of ourgreatest strengths. The questions is, is it also a goodidea for plants and animals?The United States is an amazing place to live; nearly...