predator
An organism capturing and consuming other organisms.
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Ichthyological terms, not general ones.
predatory
Preying on other organisms.
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micropredator
Feeding on very small organisms or particles.
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batesian mimicry
A form of protective mimicry whereby a harmless species closely resembles an unpalatable or harmful species thus reducing the potential of predation.
biotic
Consisiting of, associated with or derived from living organisms. Biotic factors in an environment include the organisms themselves plus predation, competition and other interrelationships.
Hydra
Genus of freshwater cnidarian existing only in sessile, solitary polyp form attached to the substrate at one end and with a mouth surrounded by up to 12 tentacles at the other. Members are predatory, feeding mostly on small invertebrates, and regarded as pests in aquaria due to their appearance as whitish spots on submerged surfaces and tendency to prey on fish fry.
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ocellus
Element of colour pattern resembling an eye; an eyespot or 'false' eye, often present in order to disorient predators.
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whitebait
Collective term for the young of various fishes, especially herring and sprat. Sometimes used as food for predatory species in aquaria.
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