What is "apex predator"

n. An animal atop the food chain, preying but not prey.

An apex predator, also known as an alpha predator or apical predator, is a predator residing at the top of a food chain upon which no other creatures prey. Apex predators are usually defined in terms of trophic dynamics, meaning that apex-predator species occupy the highest trophic level or levels and play a crucial role in maintaining the health of their ecosystems. One study of marine food webs defined apex predators as greater than trophic level four. The apex predator concept is commonly applied in wildlife management, conservation and ecotourism.

Food chains are often far shorter on land, with their apices usually limited to the third trophic level – for example, giant constrictor snakes, crocodilians, hyenas, wolves or big cats preying mostly upon large herbivores. Apex predators do not need to be hypercarnivores.

Apex Predator is the debut studio album by American rapper and Slaughterhouse member Crooked I. The album was released on July 30, 2013, by Treacherous C.O.B. and Empire Distribution. The album features guest appearances from K-Young, Tech N9ne and Tena Jones.

An apex predator is a predator residing at the top of a food chain on which no other creatures predate.

Apex Predator may also refer to:

• Apex Predator (Crooked I album) or its title track "Apex Predator (My Gun Go)"
• Apex Predator – Easy Meat, a 2015 album by Napalm Death, or its title track
• Randy Orton or The Apex Predator (born 1980), American professional wrestler
• "Apex Predator", a 2013 song by Otep from Hydra
• "Apex Predator", a 2014 song by Cavalera Conspiracy from Pandemonium
• Apex Predator, a beer brewed by Off Color Brewing