For example, crocodiles shedding teardrops (9)
I believe the answer is:
predators
'for example crocodiles shedding' is the definition.
I can't judge whether this defines the answer.
'teardrops' is the wordplay.
'teardrops' anagrams to 'PREDATORS'.
However, I'm not sure how this is indicated.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for predators that I've seen before include "Animals that feed on other animals" , "hungry animals" , "Animals or people who exploit and plunder others" , "Tear-drops of those who exploit others" , "Animals that obtain food by eating other animals" .)