Natural Predators

Definition

Natural predators are organisms that hunt, kill, and consume other organisms for food. They play a crucial role in controlling populations of pests and maintaining the balance of ecosystems.

Related terms

Prey: Organisms that are hunted and consumed by predators.

Trophic Cascade:

A phenomenon where changes in the population size of one species can affect multiple trophic levels within an ecosystem.

Keystone Species: A species that has a disproportionately large impact on its environment relative to its abundance.