anti-predator
adjective (also antipredator) uk/ˌæn.tiˈpred.ə.tər/ us/ˌæn.taɪˈpred.ə.t̬ɚ/
反捕食的（其他动物自我保护不受捕食动物的伤害）
intended to protect an animal against predators (= animals that hunt and kill other animals)
Seals probably group together primarily as an antipredator strategy. 海豹聚集在一起可能主要是作为一种反捕食策略。
Avoidance is the most common anti-predator behaviour. 回避是最常见的反捕食行为。
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- Camouflage is a common form of antipredator defence.
- Toads have a number of anti-predator tactics, one of which is to inflate the lungs and make them appear larger than they are.
- Animals living near humans become tolerant of them and may reduce antipredator responses.