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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Ecological concept
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gptkbp:alsoKnownAs
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Alpha predator
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gptkbp:characteristic
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Occupies the highest trophic level in an ecosystem
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gptkbp:defines
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An apex predator is a predator at the top of a food chain, with no natural predators.
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gptkbp:ecologicalRole
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Maintains balance in ecosystems
Regulates populations of other species
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gptkbp:example
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gptkb:Bald_eagle
gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:bird
gptkb:lion
gptkb:Polar_bear
gptkb:Great_white_shark
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Apex Predator
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gptkbp:importantFor
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Influences ecosystem structure
Prevents overpopulation of prey species
Promotes biodiversity
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gptkbp:notableExample
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gptkb:Dragon
gptkb:Golden_eagle
gptkb:Jaguar
gptkb:Cheetah
gptkb:Puma
gptkb:African_wild_dog
gptkb:Brown_bear
gptkb:Grizzly_bear
gptkb:Harpy_eagle
gptkb:Leopard_seal
gptkb:Siberian_tiger
gptkb:Eurasian_lynx
gptkb:African_lion
Cougar
Snow leopard
Human (in some contexts)
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gptkbp:relatedConcept
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Keystone species
Food web
Mesopredator
Predator-prey relationship
Trophic cascade
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gptkbp:studiedIn
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Ecology
Zoology
Conservation biology
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gptkbp:threats
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Habitat loss
Pollution
Human activity
Overhunting
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gptkbp:trophicLevel
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Top
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:KXNG_Crooked
gptkb:Mean_Girls_(musical)
gptkb:Ranked_Leagues
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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6
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