Predation

Predation

Predation is an interaction in which one organism, the predator, hunts and consumes another organism, the prey. This relationship plays an important role in maintaining the balance of ecosystems by controlling population sizes, driving natural selection, and shaping food webs. Predation affects both pr...

Predation is a natural interaction where the predator hunts and eats its prey. This relationship is crucial for maintaining balance in ecosystems.

There are different types of predation: true predation, grazing, and parasitism.

First, true predation occurs when a predator kills and consumes its prey entirely, such as the lion huntin...