1. designed to protect against or defend against predators; relating to behavior or mechanisms that help an animal avoid being hunted or eaten
Usage: commonly used in biology and ecology; often used in compound nouns (e.g., antipredator defense, antipredator behavior)

Examples

• Many insects have evolved antipredator coloration to blend in with their surroundings.
• The porcupine's quills are an effective antipredator adaptation.
• Fish schools use antipredator tactics by swimming together in coordinated groups.
• Some frogs display bright antipredator warning colors to signal toxicity.
• The rabbit's ability to run at high speeds is an important antipredator behavior.
• Scientists study antipredator mechanisms to understand animal evolution.