hyperpredation

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noun

Predation on other predators.

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Meanings

nounhyperpredation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablebiologyPredation on other predators.
  2. uncountablebiologyThe situation where a generalist predator increases its predation pressure as a result of the introduction of a substitute prey.

Origin

From hyper- + predation.

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APA

hyperpredation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperpredation

MLA

“hyperpredation.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperpredation. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hyperpredation,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hyperpredation.

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