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ちょうてんしょくしゃ 頂点捕食者
Noun
1. apex predator
Wikipedia definition
2. Apex predatorApex predators (also known as alpha, super, top- or top-level predators) are predators with no predators of their own, residing at the top of their food chain. Zoologists define predation as the killing and consumption of another organism. In this context, "apex predator" is usually defined in terms of trophic dynamics. Apex predator species occupy the highest trophic level(s) and have a crucial role in maintaining the health of their ecosystems.
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