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[2])One model of this behavior incorporates (-5[1])variables like search time and handling time, resulting in a type II functional response. (-5[1])In many ecosystems, organisms performing this behavior are responsible for top-down trophic cascades. (10[1])Organisms (10[1])defend against this behavior via Batesian and Müllerian mimicry. (10[2])For 10 points, name this behavior in which organisms catch, kill, and eat prey. (10[1]0[1])■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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= Average correct buzz position

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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
Jacob Goodson (DII)Ohio State A (UG) Miami B (UG) 3210
Rachel Fanous (DII)Michigan A (UG)Ohio State B (DII)3510
Nidhi Kundargi (DII)Michigan State B Ohio State C (DII) 3510
Ruchir Kodihalli (UG)CWRU A (UG) CWRU B (DII) 41-5
Beckett Gilmore (DII)Jefferson County Scholars (DII)Michigan B (UG)55-5
Evan Davies (UG)Miami A (UG) Michigan C 6810
Reed Sexton (UG)Michigan D (UG)Michigan State A 6910
Darshan Adhikari (DII)Miami C (DII) CWRU C (UG)7810
Kate Merritt (UG)West Virginia A (UG) West Virginia B (UG) 7810
Arjun Saulnier (DII)CWRU B (DII) CWRU A (UG) 930
Leo Tao (UG)Michigan B (UG)Jefferson County Scholars (DII)9310