Predation pressure refers to the impact predators have on their prey's population size and behavior within an ecosystem.
Consider predation pressure like a strict teacher in school. The presence of this teacher (predator) influences the behavior and performance (population size and behavior) of the students (prey).
Predator-Prey Dynamics: This refers to the interactions between predators and their prey, which can influence both populations' sizes.
Trophic Level: This is a level or position in a food chain or ecological pyramid occupied by groups of organisms with similar feeding mode.
Adaptation: Changes in physical structure, function, or behavior that allow an organism or species to survive and reproduce in a given environment. Predation pressure often drives adaptations.
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