Generalist species
Definition
Generalist species are organisms that can adapt and thrive in a wide range of environmental conditions and can consume various types of food.
Related terms
Biodiversity: Biodiversity refers to the variety and abundance of different living organisms present in an ecosystem.
Habitat generalists: Habitat generalists are organisms that can live in various habitats without being restricted by specific environmental conditions.
Ecological niche breadth: Ecological niche breadth describes how wide or narrow the range of resources an organism uses within its environment is.
"Generalist species" appears in:
Study guides (1)
AP Environmental Science - 9.9 Endangered Species
Additional resources (1)
AP Environmental Science - Unit 3 Overview: Populations
Practice Questions (1)
Which of the following characteristics is typical of generalist species?
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