Predator vs. Prey.

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Predator vs. Prey

Predator Carnivores: kill prey during attack Herbivores: remove parts of many prey, rarely lethal Parasites: consume parts of one or few prey, can also kill one prey during prolonged attack.

The Act of Predation Detection of Prey Attack Capture Consumption

Prey Hunted/caught for food Victim Defenseless in the face of attack

Predator-Prey Cycle Predators eat prey and reduce prey’s numbers Predators go hungry and decline in number With fewer predators, prey survive better and increase Increasing prey populations allow predators to increase And repeat…