Question

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

PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Chris SteinbronnUW GluttonyUW Pride21-5
Euan McCubbinUW ChastityArizona State B3510
Dylan BianchiUW GreedUBC A4910
Kamil SwiatekAlbertaArizona State A6910
Darrien LiangUW WrathUBC B7810
Alan FanUW EnvyUW Sloth8410
Carson KesslerUW LustBoise State9310
Simarya AhujaUW PrideUW Gluttony9310

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