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predation

/ˌprɛdˈeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does predation mean?

noun

The act of preying on others, especially for food; the state of being preyed upon. The process by which one organism kills and eats another organism.

Example

"The lion's predation on the antelope was a common occurrence in the savannah."

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