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In ecology, predation describes a biological interaction where a predator (an organism that is hunting) feeds on its prey, the organism that is attacked. [1] Predators may or may not kill their prey prior to feeding on them, but the act of predation always results in the death of the prey. [2] The other main category of consumption is detritivory, the consumption of dead organic material ( detritus). It can at times be difficult to separate the two feeding behaviors[1], for example where parasitic species prey on a host organism and then lay their eggs on it for their offspring to feed on its decaying corpse. The key characteristic of predation however is the predator's direct impact on the prey population. On the other hand, detritivores simply eat what is available and have no direct impact on the "donor" organism(s). The unifying theme in all classifications of predation is the predator lowering the fitness of its prey, or put another way, it reduces its prey's chances of survival, reproduction, or both. Ways of classifying predation surveyed here include grouping by trophic level or diet, by specialization, and by the nature of their interaction with prey. Classification of predators by the extent to which they feed on and interact with their prey is one way ecologists may wish to categorize the different types of predation. Instead of focusing on what they eat, this system classifies predators by the way in which they eat, and the general nature of the interaction between predator and prey species. Two factors are considered here How close the predator and prey are physically (in the latter two cases the term prey may be replaced with host). Additionally, whether or not the prey are directly killed by the predator is considered, with the first and last cases involving certain death. A true predator is one which kills and eats another organism. Whereas other types of predator all harm their prey in some way, this form results in their certain death. Predators may hunt actively for prey, or sit and wait for prey to approach within striking distance, as in ambush predators. Some predators kill large prey and dismember or chew it prior to eating it, such as a jaguar, while others may eat their (usually much smaller) prey whole, as does a bottlenose dolphin or any snake, or a duck or stork swallowing a frog. Some predation entails venom which subdues a prey creature before the predator ingests the prey by killing, which the box jellyfish does, or disabling it, found in the behavior of the cone shell. In some cases the venom, as in rattlesnakes and some spiders, contributes to the digestion of the prey item even before the predator begins eating. In other cases, the prey organism may die in the mouth or digestive system of the predator. Baleen whales, for example, eat millions of microscopic plankton at once, the prey being broken down well after entering the whale. Seed predation is another form of true predation, as seeds represent potential organisms. Predators of this classification need not eat prey entirely, for example some predators cannot digest bones, while others can. Some may merely eat only part of an organism, as in grazing (see below), but still consistently cause its direct death.
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1. A Guide to Bar Handles!
July 03, 2009
Door Furniture! No wonder the word door furniture strikes beauty in our mind. There are a couple of things that fall under this Category, such as door locks, knobs, handles, bar handles etc. But you definitely need to be careful before purchasing the door handle to make sure that you don’t fall a prey to the store keeper who is just looking out for another customer to buy accessories from store.
Out of these categories bar handles are the most beautiful handles that not only adds beauty to the door but also is strong enough to bare the pressure required to open and close the door. Bar han... (read more)
Author: Joe Norman
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2. Which is the best cat food?
July 03, 2009
The domestic cat, which is named that way in order to be distinguished from other felines, is a carnivorous species, quite small in size. Humans often prefer cats for companionship, but at the same time for their ability to hunt rats and other vermin.
Cats are very useful in hunting down pests like the ones mentioned afore, because they are intelligent. When hunting a cat ambushes its prey, just like other felines, for example tigers and leopards. After that a lethal bite on the neck is delivered to the hunted, killing them instantly. This is because the spinal cord is crushed, massive b... (read more)
Author: Mark Stimpson
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3. How to Stop your Dog from Digging
July 03, 2009
Digging in dogs is ver common. It is important to understand that your dog isn't digging to intentionally or spitefully destroy your yard. There are many reasons that causes dogs to dig. To stop this problem you must first identify what these reasons are.
Why do Dogs Dig?
* They are seeking entertainment
* They are looking for attention
* Imitating their master, (could have seen you digging away in the garden)
* Food Storage ( I'm sure you've seen or heard of dogs burying bones)
* Hunting Prey (Could be Hunting little critters that l... (read more)
Author: Shawn Almgren
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4. Don't wait until it's too late - go for Psychotherapist Depression Therapy
July 03, 2009
People these days fall in the prey of depression due to so many problems in life, like breakage of relationship, marriage or love, death of kin, loss in business, loss of job or certain failures especially in the era of economic recession. When the problems take a toll on your health and you do not take proper care of yourself it can lead to severe psychotic disorders later so better to go for a psychotherapist depression therapy that will guide you to come out of the situation successfully.
Psychotherapist Depression is a professional who know what leads to depressed state of mind and th... (read more)
Author: Moshe Ratson
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5. Three Ways to Avoid Online Money Making Scams
July 03, 2009
Three Ways to Avoid Make Money Online Scams
The Internet is populated by online business scams and fraudulent work-at-home job opportunities. Because it is so easy to hide behind a fictitious name, crooks and cyber criminals are free to roam the Web and prey on unwary surfers. Do not be a scam victim. There are three things that you can do to protect yourself from online scams.
* Do a Background Check
If you are planning to invest in an online business, thoroughly check the background of the company that you will entrust your money to. Bad businesses will leave a bad trail of re... (read more)
Author: vadim G
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6. The 3 Best Website Traffic Sources for you
July 02, 2009
Not a day goes by that any serious website owner doesn't wonder how to get more traffic to their site.
This intense desire to generate more clicks makes virtually any online entrepreneur easy prey to many of the traffic schemes and scams that pervade the Internet like conmen on a carnival midway.
Promises of fast traffic and big bucks often separate even the most savvy business person from their money because they want to believe the promises made by these traffic hucksters.
However, rather than thinking "complicated equals better" in the traffic game, the best website traffi... (read more)
Author: Amit Malhotr
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7. Is Cheating Possible When Playing Live Online Roulette
June 30, 2009
Like all other games there is also scope of cheating in the game of Live Online Roulette. Till the game was legalized numerous players have fallen prey to fixed games of roulette. Game of roulette was legalized in the State of Nevada way back in 1931. However the game of roulette was popular across the globe even before that and millions of people played the game. Many players suffered because of cheating in the game or roulette. Illegal gambling was a part of life in Las Vegas prior to 1900. Most of the deception was affected by the casinos that used specially designed wheels in order to ... (read more)
Author: Dan Roberts
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8. Jurong Bird Park - Check out Wonderful Species of Birds!
June 30, 2009
Issues regarding the safety and preservation of many species of birds have always been of concern. Most birds are either hunted as prey by larger animals or else they are killed by humans for food or captivated by them for the purpose of earning money by exhibiting them. This has led to the disappearance of many birds from the face of earth. This is indeed an inconsolable loss to both nature and also the humans who will never be able to sight them. Keeping in mind this ever growing menace, the Wildlife Reserves Singapore established the Jurong Bird Park which has now risen to the status of bei... (read more)
Author: Peter Joseph
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9. Get Your Ex Back - The Toll of Text Message Terrorism
June 30, 2009
Due to the emotional imbalance that hits us after a break up, it becomes easy to fall into step with many common breakup mistakes. Technology makes these mistakes even easier to come by and now there are even more mistakes to make. Recently separated couples can both become victims to these mistakes because one person succumbs to the need to contact the other and the other is the prey of the first victim’s harassment.
Text Message Terrorism is a vicious cycle that will take its toll on both parties of a broken up couple. Horrible things can happen when TMT is thrown into the mix of an ... (read more)
Author: Teecee Go
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10. Fish For Healthy Weight Loss
June 30, 2009
I suppose your thinking...I have heard it all now, fish for a healthy weight loss.? Well, it is the Omega-3 fatty acids that we are after.? These include eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), which are precursors to eicosanoids, which reduce inflammation throughout the body.? What you may not know is that fish do not actually produce these incredibly healthy fatty acids, they accumulate them through their diet via microlgae or by eating other prey for the predatory fish, which ate the microalgae.
The predatory fish include mackerel, lake trout, flounder, salmon and a... (read more)
Author: Scott Siegrist
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11. How Much Does An Ipod Cost Avoid being Scammed
June 29, 2009
When you set out to get the incredible Ipod Touch 2nd Generation, you will no doubt seek out those that carry the lowest price. These poor people often fall prey to terrible deals that end up costing more money in the first place. The primary reason for this is you generally get stuck with inferior products! Another big issue is deliveries. If anything goes wrong here you will soon see just how good is the merchant. Do they have the customer support network to help you resolve issues as and when they arise? It is not all doom and gloom though. There are ways to sift the good from the bad. ... (read more)
Author: Graham Booth
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12. The Absolute Best Guide on Small Business Insurances
June 23, 2009
Shopping for Small Business Insurances?How important it is to Insure your BusinessAlmost every one of us like our business then why should we ignore or hesitatepurchasing the suitable small business insurances? Irrespective of the size of your industry, it is crucial that you buy the suitable business insurances to feel warranted about the monetary support your employees and/or the machineries will receive in the case of accidents or unforeseen mishaps. If in future, your company or organization falls prey for any accident or natural tragedy, it needs no announcing that it will take time for y... (read more)
Author: Reuben Whitney
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13. How To Not Get Ripped off By Plumbing Contractors
June 23, 2009
We have all heard the horror stories about plumbing contractors who coming into the homes spend about three minutes changing a washer and then presenting the unsuspecting homeowner with a gargantuan bill.
Not all plumbing contractors are con artists; fact is that with the shortage in skilled trade’s works you find some unscrupulous people who prey on unsuspecting individuals. So how do you insure the plumbing contractors you choose are capable of doing the job. Well here are a few suggestions.
Finding the right plumbing contractor is important and not something you what to be dealin... (read more)
Author: Stephan Bevan
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14. DNA Structures
June 22, 2009
In all that we see in nature, the principle that we usually see is that form follows function. This is because in almost all creatures and plants, the unique features that they have serve a purpose. One example of this includes how some creatures are able to camouflage themselves within their background because their skin color allows them to do so. Other examples include birds with specially shaped beaks to help them catch prey, and the woodpecker is a good example of this. However, this principle does not only apply to the physical attributes of animals and plants as this principle is also f... (read more)
Author: kiran jain
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15. Can Children Be Spoilt With Too Much Love?
June 22, 2009
From the moment babies are born, parents often receive warnings from well-intended friends and family members not to carry their babies too often, and not to give in to their crying. From the moment they are born, parents are warned to start training their babies to be "independent" or they will grow up to become clingy, dependent children. Parents who fail to heed this advice risk "spoiling" their children and setting up "bad habits" that will be difficult to break later on.
Many parents worry about spoiling their children and easily fall prey to flawed advice. Instead of heeding their... (read more)
Author: Shen-Li Lee
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16. Career Advice: Beware! Scumbags Are Working The Job Market
June 19, 2009
Career Advice: Beware! Scumbags Are Working The Job Market by Ramon Greenwood
Career Coaching
Beware of scam artists who are exploiting those who are struggling to land a job in these turbulent times. They are stealing identities and collecting fees by offering to land jobs that don't exist.
With other venues for turning a fast illegal buck drying up these criminals are mining the job market.
Surely, there is a special seat reserved in hell for those scumbags who prey on people who are suffering because of they are out of work.
Consumer advocates advise specific step... (read more)
Author: Ramon Greenwood
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17. Hitchhikers Guide To Europe
June 19, 2009
Hitchhiking in Europe continues a common way to get around and is still done with extreme frequency by the locals. Still, for a foreigner, hitchhiking may not be the finestmode of transport through Europe. Foreigners are seen as especially easy and lucrative prey for criminals. If you do want to hitchhike in any Eastern or Central European country, take precautions and check on these significant safety suggestions.1. Hitchhike in Europe Only When NeededMoving in Europe may not always be clean, useful, or comfortable, but hitchhiking is becoming increasingly more risky worldwide. If you find yo... (read more)
Author: Alberto Andrews
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18. This is why it would be better to legalise brothels and prostitution.
June 17, 2009
In America, recent research has shown that the laws for brothels and prostitution forces all those involved out of brothels and into the streets. The Police Force policy actually lowers the standard of life in these residential neighbourhoods and forces the public to witness the dark business street prostitution. The main negative aspect of this policy is that the girls are putting themselves in great danger working the street. Prostitutes can be simple prey for rapists and woman beaters etc. Specialists say street prostitutes are the main targets of serial killers. One possible solution to th... (read more)
Author: Tomas Cot
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19. Information On Cat food And Dog Health
June 17, 2009
The domestic cat, which is named that way in order to be distinguished from other felines, is a carnivorous species, quite small in size. Humans often prefer cats for companionship, but at the same time for their ability to hunt rats and other vermin.
Cats are very useful in hunting down pests like the ones mentioned afore, because they are intelligent. When hunting a cat ambushes its prey, just like other felines, for example tigers and leopards. After that a lethal bite on the neck is delivered to the hunted, killing them instantly. This is because the spinal cord is crushed, massive b... (read more)
Author: Mark Stimpson
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20. Throw out stress- build confidence
June 15, 2009
If you having a problem of depression, anxiety, stress etc than never sit back and think that a day will come when you will relax and get rid of such tensions. But to be honest enough never wait but try your self to release yourself from such problems as it will help you to lead a happy life. In this world of tension and chaos it is very tough for you to lead a relaxing life, but than you have to find quality time for your self so that you don't fall prey of such mental problem. With time there are various ways through which you can find solution for your anxiety , tension etc but nothing come... (read more)
Author: jessica thomson
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21. Dog Fits - A Frightening Experience!
June 16, 2009
All dog lovers and dog owners hate the very thought of their beloved furry friend falling prey to any dog health problem. Moreover, it’s truly distressing and painful to experience to watch your loving Fido convulsing in front of your eyes. Yes, a dog fit or a seizure is definitely frightening and damaging, more for you than for your dog, especially when the pooch loses complete control over his faculties, falls over, bites his teeth, drools, salivates, whines, paddles his paws, and may be even loses complete control over his bowel and urination. Dog fits, typically known as seizures, also lea... (read more)
Author: Mark Stimpson
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22. Horse Training Basics for the Beginner!
June 15, 2009
To train a horse naturally, most people want to learn the proven methods of natural horsemanship.Buy Now - horse training basics - Click Here!!Watching these videos can not only show you how to train your horse but shows that this information actually works without attending formal horse training basics!Being a prey animal, horses have learned to socialize in herds and have a herd mentality.Using body language, the horse is able to communicate on a higher level.Using gestures to communicate, you will see the horse show teeth, swing hips, change ear and head position, and adjust speed depend... (read more)
Author: Loroue Phan
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23. The Anti-Scam | Gogo Dropship
June 14, 2009
“Beware of Scam” is wallpapered all over the online world for a reason. Most people don't make this stuff up; they really did get jilted by customers or dropship companies. That's why I'm writing this article; I don't want you to fall prey to the scams put out there by dropship companies as countless others have.
Sometimes It's hard to find even one in many dropship companies that will go to bat for you; most dropship companies are only interested in the bottom dollar and not in your success rate. These are the companies who have a low success rate themselves. They take your money a... (read more)
Author: Ginny McWorthie
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24. Things to Consider About Steam Cleaners
June 14, 2009
When it comes to cleaning, one of the most effective machines to consider is a steam cleaner. However, one misconception many users fall prey to is that any steam cleaner will ensure a thorough cleaning job. This isn’t completely true - while steam cleaners themselves are excellent cleaning tools, they come in many different models with a range of different features. Some machines might not be the best option for certain surfaces. It’s best to know a little bit about these machines before deciding on one for your cleaning project. What Is A Steam Cleaner? First of all, it’s important to u... (read more)
Author: Lauren Zwiebel
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25. The Dangers That Come With Internet Money Making
June 14, 2009
The Internet is a great place for anyone to get some extra money to boost their income. There are, however, many unscrupulous individuals and outright criminals who are dedicated to nabbing your money. These are the basics of Internet money scams and threats, but you would be surprised at how many people fall prey to them:
Buy-and-Run
Small time thieves can easily be caught with the aid of police, but these thieves operating in the digital world are a whole lot harder to deal with. This is perhaps one of the biggest problems beginners face in the online money making business. A mer... (read more)
Author: Mike Gunderson
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