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Generalist

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

A generalist is a species that can thrive in a wide range of habitats and can consume a variety of different food sources.

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