"micropredation" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From micro- + predation. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|micro|predation}} micro- + predation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} micropredation (uncountable)
  1. (biology) predation among microorganisms Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Biology
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