Question

Michael Rosenzweig described how models of this behavior tend to destabilize after an increase in resource availability in the paradox of enrichment. It’s not competition, but the differential Lotka-Volterra equations can predict oscillations (10[1])in this behavior. (10[1]-5[1])One model of this behavior incorporates variables like search time and handling time, (10[1])resulting in a type II functional response. (-5[2])In many ecosystems, organisms performing this behavior are responsible for top-down trophic (10[1])cascades. (10[1])Organisms defend against this behavior via Batesian and Müllerian (10[1])mimicry. For 10 points, name this behavior in which organisms catch, kill, and eat prey. (10[2])■END■

ANSWER: predation [accept word forms such as predators; accept predator-prey interactions; prompt on hunting or foraging or eating; do NOT accept prey]
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Summary

2024 ACF Fall at CornellfallY9100%0%33%71.56
2024 ACF Fall at Ohio StatefallY989%0%22%61.00
2024 ACF Fall at WashingtonfallY7100%0%14%71.57
2024 ACF Fall at GeorgiafallY14100%0%36%81.00
2024 ACF Fall at North CarolinafallY9100%0%0%71.11
2024 ACF Fall at Claremont CollegesfallY1100%0%0%35.00
2024 ACF Fall at RutgersfallY7100%0%14%61.86

Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Stephen HeritageNotre Dame AChicago B3210
Jacob PuthipirojNorthwestern AIndiana35-5
Owen AshbrookIowa BIllinois B3510
Benny FeldmanChicago APurdue A4810
Jiping FangIllinois ANotre Dame C55-5
Noah McRedmondNotre Dame BPurdue C55-5
Azura GollamudiNorthwestern BSIUE6710
Conner YamnitzWashU AIllinois D6810
Grace EarlyIowa AIllinois C7710
Molly MendenhallNotre Dame CIllinois A9310
Trenton BurgessIndianaNorthwestern A9310