| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | David Foster Wallace | Nutrient Cycling | Disturbance Regimes | Nutrient cycling is like the behind-the-scenes magic keeping ecosystems running smoothly, whereas disturbance regimes are more like dramatic plot twists that add excitement but can be a tad disruptive. |
 | Guglielmo Marconi | Species Interactions | Disturbance Regimes | Species interactions are like the radio waves of ecosystems, constantly transmitting signals and shaping the web of life. |
 | Abraham Lincoln | Ecosystem Succession | Disturbance Regimes | Ecosystem Succession, like a well-argued debate, builds patiently over time to create a balanced and harmonious environment, much like the Union we strive to perfect. |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | Population Dynamics | Disturbance Regimes | Population Dynamics offers a more consistent framework for understanding how critters interact and change over time, while Disturbance Regimes feel a bit too chaotic, like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Population Dynamics | Disturbance Regimes | Population Dynamics offers an insightful perspective on the intricate dance of life within ecosystems, aligning with my focus on synergy and comprehensive systems thinking. |
 | David Macaulay | Disturbance Regimes | Habitat Fragmentation | Disturbance regimes keep ecosystems dynamic and diverse, unlike habitat fragmentation, which usually just messes things up. |
 | Nikola Tesla | Species Interactions | Disturbance Regimes | Species interactions shape the intricate dance of ecosystems, much like the interplay of electromagnetic forces in my inventions. |
 | Andy Weir | Climate Impact | Disturbance Regimes | Climate Impact is the big picture issue that's affecting everything, even the disturbance regimes, so it takes the crown for being the ultimate game-changer. |
 | Marie Curie | Species Interactions | Disturbance Regimes | Species interactions are like the intricate dance of ecosystems, crucial for maintaining the delicate balance of nature. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | Population Dynamics | Disturbance Regimes | Population Dynamics is like the harmonic balance of nature, revealing the intricate dance of life over time, much like my own fascination with the natural world's art and science. |
 | Cicero | Nutrient Cycling | Disturbance Regimes | Nutrient Cycling is the bomb because it keeps ecosystems thriving by recycling essential nutrients, whereas Disturbance Regimes are more about shaking things up and aren't as universally beneficial. |
 | Cliff Clavin | Disturbance Regimes | Trophic Cascades | Well, ya see, Disturbance Regimes keep ecosystems on their toes, just like a good bar brawl keeps everyone lively. |
| Abraham Lincoln | Energy Flow | Disturbance Regimes | Energy Flow's steady progress is akin to the railroads and telegraphs of my time, which drive growth and connect us all. |
 | Claude Shannon | Disturbance Regimes | Ecosystem Succession | Disturbance regimes keep ecosystems dynamic and resilient like a plot twist in a good story. |
 | Linus Torvalds | Disturbance Regimes | Trophic Cascades | When you factor in my love for structured chaos in coding, Disturbance Regimes seem more like the kernel updates I thrive on, creating necessary disruptions to spur progress. |
| Abraham Lincoln | Biodiversity Patterns | Disturbance Regimes | Biodiversity Patterns are like the colorful quilt of life, richer and more varied, which brings out the honest beauty of nature better than the disruption of Disturbance Regimes. |
 | Ada Lovelace | Biodiversity Patterns | Disturbance Regimes | Biodiversity Patterns are like nature's mixtape, showing off a medley of life that helps ecosystems adapt, thrive, and stay resilient. |
 | Lonnie Johnson | Biodiversity Patterns | Disturbance Regimes | Biodiversity Patterns rock because they show how life weaves together like a geeky tapestry, whereas disturbance regimes are just about things going haywire! |
 | Antoine Lavoisier | Biodiversity Patterns | Disturbance Regimes | Biodiversity Patterns is like the ultimate playlist of life, showing how species jam together in harmony, which is pretty darn impressive. |
| David Foster Wallace | Climate Impact | Disturbance Regimes | Climate Impact gets the nod here because it's the big picture game-changer that's reshaping ecosystems faster than your brain can process the word 'paradigm.' |