Definitions

1. noun

The practice of obtaining food by predation, especially among carnivorous animals that primarily eat other animals.

“Some biologists argue that the rise of predatism in certain ecosystems is linked to the decline of herbivorous species.”

2. noun

A type of carnivorous diet or feeding behavior, particularly among animals that primarily consume other animals for sustenance.

“Many species of sharks exhibit predatism, relying heavily on meat-based diets.”