ECOLOGY
ENERGY FLOW AND THE FOOD CHAIN
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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An animal that is hunted by another animal for food.
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prey
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carnivore
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food chain
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predator
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Chesapeake
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Prey is an animal that is hunted and killed by another animal for food. The hunter is known as predator.
Detailed explanation-2: -The correct option is B. prey. Prey are referred to those animals which get hunted by predators. For example, snake may feed on mice and may be called a predator in this situation. However when a hawk feeds on a snake, the snake becomes a prey.
Detailed explanation-3: -Predation is a biological interaction where one organism, the predator, kills and eats another organism, its prey.
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