What is identified as not being prey?

In ecological terms, a predator is an organism that hunts, captures, and feeds on other organisms, which are referred to as prey. Therefore, the term 'predator' inherently describes a relationship where the predator is the one doing the hunting, not the one being hunted. This distinction is why 'predator' is identified as not being prey.

In contrast, terms like 'hunter', 'victim', and 'target' can imply a status of being preyed upon or being sought after. A hunter is someone who seeks to catch prey, while a victim is typically an organism that suffers due to predation. Similarly, a target can refer to something that is aimed at or sought after, often implying that it is in a vulnerable position. Thus, these terms relate to prey in a way that 'predator' does not.