AP BIOLOGY

ECOLOGY

ENERGY FLOW AND THE FOOD CHAIN

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An animal hunted or seized for food, especially by a carnivorous animal, is called
A
ecosystem
B
consumer
C
prey
D
decomposer
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is A prey. Prey are animals which are hunted for food by carnivores and omnivores alike.

Detailed explanation-2: -1. : an animal that is hunted or killed by another animal for food. The lion stalked its prey. The bird circled above looking for prey.

Detailed explanation-3: -an animal that is hunted and killed for food by another animal: A hawk hovered in the air before swooping on its prey. General & informal words for animals. anti-predator.

Detailed explanation-4: -An animal that is hunted and killed by another animal (predator) for food is called a prey.

Detailed explanation-5: -Animals that are carnivores (and some omnivores) must hunt their food. These hunters are called predators, and the animals or insects they hunt are called prey.

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