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. (-5[1])One model (10[1])of this behavior (10[1])incorporates 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[1])Organisms defend against this behavior via (10[1])Batesian and Müllerian mimicry. For 10 points, name this behavior in which organisms catch, kill, (10[1])and eat prey. (10[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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Buzzes

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Derek Chen (UG)Columbia A (UG)NYU A (UG)3210
Alexandra Duan (DII)Columbia BFordham A35-5
Andy Yu (DII)Maryland A (DII)Rutgers A (UG)3710
Sidhant Chaliha (DII)Princeton A (UG)Bard A (UG)4010
Jason Qin (DII)Columbia J (DII)Penn A (DII)6810
Rohit Chintala (DII)Maryland B (DII)Rowan A (DII)7410
Rico-Ian Banting (UG)NYU BRutgers B8910
Saif Virani (UG)Fordham AColumbia B9310

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
2024 ACF Fall at IllinoisfallY989%0%33%64.13