noun
prey; prey organism
Ecological term for an organism that is eaten by a predator (捕食者). Used in biology and food-chain contexts.
See also: 捕食者
ライオンは被食者を追いかける。
The lion chases its prey.
生態系では、被食者と捕食者のバランスが重要だ。
In an ecosystem, the balance between prey and predators is important.