What does hyperpredation mean?
Hyperpredation means (biology) Predation on other predators..
Hyperpredation
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Meaning
(biology) Predation on other predators..
Definitions by Sense
- (biology) Predation on other predators.
- (biology) The situation where a generalist predator increases its predation pressure as a result of the introduction of a substitute prey.
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