A true predator is a species that
A)feeds upon any part of any organism,not necessarily killing it.
B)feeds only on animals.
C)kills its prey more or less immediately upon capture.
D)feeds on dead or living prey.

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A true predator is a species that kills its prey more or less immediately upon capture. This differentiates a predator from a scavenger, which feeds on dead organisms, and an herbivore, which feeds on plants. Option A is incorrect because not all organisms that feed on other organisms are considered predators, as many can consume parts of their prey without killing it. Option B is incorrect because not all animals are predators, as some feed on plants or dead organisms. Option D is incorrect for the same reason as option A.

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