hyperpredation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} {{cap|predation}} on other [[predator]]s.
2. {{lb|en|biology}} The situation where a [[generalist]] [[predator]] increases its predation [[pressure]] as a result of the introduction of a [[substitute]] [[prey]].

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