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Question
Differentiate between predator and prey.
Solution
| Predator | Prey |
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i. Predator involves the killing and feeding of an organism by another organism.
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i. A prey could be any animal that is being preyed upon by the predator. |
| ii. Predators can be both carnivorous as well as omnivorous. | ii. Prey is herbivorous. |
| iii. Predator completely depends on the prey for food. | iii. Prey does not depend on predators as it would not die in the absence of predators. |
| iv. Predator is stronger. | iv. Prey is weaker. |
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