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predator

The Oxford Pocket Dictionary of Current English | 2009 | Copyright

pred·a·tor / ˈpredətər/ • n. an animal that naturally preys on others: wolves are major predators of rodents ∎ fig. a rapacious, exploitative person or group: her wealth made her vulnerable to predators. ∎ fig. a company that tries to take over another.

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predator

A Dictionary of Biology | 2004 | Copyright

predator An animal that obtains its food by predation. All predators are carnivores, although not all carnivores are predators.

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predator

A Dictionary of Ecology | 2004 | | Copyright

predator See predation.

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MICHAEL ALLABY. "predator." A Dictionary of Ecology. 2004. Encyclopedia.com. 31 May. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>.

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predator

A Dictionary of Plant Sciences | 1998 | | Copyright

predator See PREDATION.

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A Dictionary of Zoology | 1999 | | Copyright

predator See PREDATION.

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