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predation

Predation (noun) means the preying of one animal on others.

noun
1
The preying of one animal on others.
2
The action of attacking or plundering.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin praedātiō, praedātiōnis, from praedor (“pillage, plunder”), from praeda (“plunder, spoils”).

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What is the meaning of predation?

"predation" (noun) means the preying of one animal on others.

What are the different meanings of predation?

"predation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The preying of one animal on others; 2. The action of attacking or plundering.

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