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A prey, in the context of ecology, refers to an organism that is hunted and consumed by a predator. In a food chain, secondary consumers are typically carnivores or omnivores that eat primary consumers (herbivores). For example, if a secondary consumer like a fox preys on a rabbit, the rabbit is considered the prey in this interaction. Thus, prey are essential for maintaining the balance of ecosystems by providing food for higher trophic levels.

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