hyperpredation

noun — 2 senses

hyperpredation

noun

Etymology From hyper- + predation.

1

Biology, Natural sciences Predation on other predators.

2

Biology, Natural sciences The situation where a generalist predator increases its predation pressure as a result of the introduction of a substitute prey.

Related terms
hyperpredator

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