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CARNIVORY [1 record]

Record 1 1997-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ecosystems
  • Animal Behaviour
DEF

The killing and eating of animals by other animals for food.

CONT

The first three functions primary production, herbivory, and carnivory have been extensively studied over many decades in many countries (although not in the name of biodiversity).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Écosystèmes
  • Comportement animal
DEF

Les animaux qui tuent d'autres animaux pour s'en nourrir sont des carnivores. Sans le carnivorisme, la biodiversité serait beaucoup moins élevée.

Spanish

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