Question

Differentiate between prey and predator.

Answer 1

Prey:

1. Prey is defined as the animals that are haunted and killed by another animal for food.

Predator:

1. A predator is defined as an animal that hunts and kills another organism for food and for the fulfillment of nutritional requirements.

Prey	Predator
1. The prey has a larger population in the ecosystem.	1. The predator has a smaller population in the ecosystem.
2. Prey is not dominant but is a weaker organism.	2. A predator is a dominant organism.
3. They are often herbivorous (eat plants).	3. Predators can be carnivorous (eat only meats) or omnivorous (eat both plants and meats).
4. Some examples of prey include deer, goats, etc	4. Some common examples of predators include lions, panthers, sharks, etc.