Question

In predation, what is the relationship between the predator and prey?

Options

• The predator is harmed and the prey benefits

• Neither species is affected by the interaction

• Both species benefit from the interaction

• The predator captures, kills, and feeds on the prey

Answer 1

Predation is characterized by one organism (predator) capturing, killing, and feeding on another organism (prey). The predator benefits (+) while the prey is harmed (-), making it a (+/-) interaction. A tiger feeding on deer is a classic example.