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 in this behavior. One model of this behavior incorporates (10[1])variables like search time and handling time, resulting in a type II functional response. In many ecosystems, organisms performing this behavior are responsible for top-down trophic cascades. (10[3])Organisms defend against (10[1])this behavior via Batesian and Müllerian mimicry. (10[1])For 10 points, (10[2])name this behavior (10[1])in which organisms catch, kill, and eat prey. ■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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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Orion KellerVirginia Tech ADuke A4110
Michael EngUNC DJames Madison A6810
Timothy PorterVCULiberty C6810
Kevin CronkVirginia Tech BUNC C6810
Jacob SchildkrautWilliam & MaryTusculum7110
Joseph ColeUNC BLiberty A7810
Gavin BramerAppalachian State BVirginia8110
Ethan RehderDuke BLiberty B8110
Connor KahnNC StateUNC A8410

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