1. living by preying on other animals; predatory
Usage: biology

Examples

• The predaceous hawk circled overhead, searching for small mammals.
• Many predaceous insects help control garden pests naturally.
• The predaceous nature of sharks makes them apex predators in marine ecosystems.
• Scientists study predaceous behavior to understand food chain dynamics.
• The predaceous spider waited patiently in its web for unsuspecting prey.
• Predaceous fish species often have sharp teeth and powerful jaws.