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===About Apex Predators===
: '''Apex predators''' are [[Top Carnivore|top carnivore]]s but not all [[Top Carnivore|top carnivore]]s are [[predator]]s, some are [[scavenger]]s.
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: '''Apex predators''' may be a [[Top Carnivore|top carnivore]]s but not all [[Top Carnivore|top carnivore]]s are [[predator]]s, some are [[scavenger]]s.
: '''Apex predators''' occupy the highest [[Trophic Level|trophic level]] in a [[Food Chain|food chain]] or [[Food Web|food web]].
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: '''Apex predators''' often occupy the highest [[Trophic Level|trophic level]] in a [[Food Chain|food chain]] or [[Food Web|food web]].

Revision as of 10:57, 5 April 2019

Key Stage 3

Meaning

An apex predator is an animal which hunts and kills other animals but is not hunted or killed by any others.

About Apex Predators

Apex predators may be a top carnivores but not all top carnivores are predators, some are scavengers.

Key Stage 4

Meaning

An apex predator is an animal which hunts and kills other animals but is not hunted or killed by any others.

About Apex Predators

Apex predators may be a top carnivores but not all top carnivores are predators, some are scavengers.
Apex predators often occupy the highest trophic level in a food chain or food web.