apex predator — A predator at the top of a food chain, with no natural predators as adults
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A predator at the top of a food chain, with no natural predators as adults
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈeɪpeks ˈpredətər/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks he's an apex predator until he sees a cucumber.
- Tigers are apex predators that play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.
- In the corporate world, CEOs often behave like apex predators competing for market dominance.
apex predator
NOUN//ˈeɪpeks ˈpredətər//
A predator at the top of a food chain, with no natural predators as adults
An apex predator lion dominates the savanna as the ultimate top hunter
The apex predator reigns supreme — at the peak of the chain, no rivals convene
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Apex comes from Latin 'apex' meaning the highest point or summit. Predator comes from Latin 'praedator' meaning plunderer, derived from 'praeda' (prey). The term combines these to describe the highest-ranking hunter in an ecosystem.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks he's an apex predator until he sees a cucumber.”
“Tigers are apex predators that play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance.”
“In the corporate world, CEOs often behave like apex predators competing for market dominance.”
“The documentary showed how removing apex predators from an ecosystem can cause devastating effects.”
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