A system of interlocking and interdependent food chains.
I believe the answer is: Indirect characterization
Indirect characterization refers to the process of revealing the personality of a specific character by mentioning that character's action, thought, or speech.
This type of characterization tend to be ambiguous because it would be depending on the reader's own interpretation
Because children are not very skilled at expressing themselves.
You would consult a sports psychologist if you :
are a Major League Baseball player who is in a slump