Predation definition

Predation means the act of an individual animal killing another live animal.
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Examples of Predation in a sentence

  • Predation by these two piscivorous species wreaked havoc on the native fish community.

  • Predation and species replacement in American Southwestern fishes: a case study.

  • Predation by non-native species has greatly impacted the Damselfly across Hawaiʻi.

  • Predation Moderate Bury new distribution power lines that are planned within 2 miles of occupied LPC habitat (measured from the lek).

  • Predation – the act or practice of capturing another creature (prey) as a food source.

  • Predation - The Project may increase the likelihood of predation events on grouse, as well as their eggs and chicks, as tall structures erected during development may attract raptors and corvids that can use them as perches for hunting.

  • Predation by gray jays on aggregating tadpoles of the boreal toad (Bufo boreas).

  • Predation - Snakes: According to Reaser (1997), the wandering terrestrial garter snake (Thamnophis elegans vagrans) is the most probable source of predation on spotted frogs in the Toiyabe Range.

  • Predation from garter snakes is likely widespread throughout Nevada and is not likely to lead to the decline of the species.

  • Predation on juvenile salmonids by smallmouth bass and northern squawfish in the Columbia River near Richland, Washington.

Related to Predation

  • predatory or similar loan under any other applicable state, federal or local law (or a similarly classified loan using different terminology under a law imposing heightened regulatory scrutiny or additional legal liability for residential mortgage loans having high interest rates, points and/or fees).

  • Deep sedation means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients cannot be easily aroused but respond purposefully following repeated or painful stimulation. The ability to independently maintain ventilatory function may be impaired. Patients may require assistance in maintaining a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation may be inadequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.

  • Minimal sedation means a minimally depressed level of consciousness, produced by a pharmacological method, that retains the patient's ability to independently and continuously maintain an airway and respond normally to tactile stimulation and verbal command. Although cognitive function and coordination may be modestly impaired, ventilator and cardiovascular functions are unaffected;

  • Moderate sedation means a drug-induced depression of consciousness during which patients respond purposefully to verbal commands, either alone or accompanied by light tactile stimulation. No interventions are required to maintain a patent airway, and spontaneous ventilation is adequate. Cardiovascular function is usually maintained.

  • Residential child care facility means a twenty-four-hour residential facility where children live together with or are supervised by adults who are not their parents or relatives;