The Extinction of a Predatory Bird Leads to an Increase

question 13

Essay

The extinction of a predatory bird leads to an increase in the population of a small mammal,which in turn leads to a decrease in the population of the plants on which the mammal feeds.This series of changes is an example of a(n)_______.

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Definitions:

Biting Sarcasm

A form of sarcasm that is particularly cutting or cruel, often intended to hurt or mock.

Exaggerated Denial

An overemphasis on denying reality or facts, often as a psychological defense mechanism.

Repression

A defense mechanism where unpleasant thoughts, memories, or desires are unconsciously excluded from conscious thought.

Psychosexual Stage

A concept in Freudian psychology referring to the series of developmental stages in childhood, each characterized by a different focus of libido or sexual drive.