A generalist is a species that can thrive in a wide range of habitats and can consume a variety of different food sources.
Think of a generalist as someone who has multiple skills and can adapt to different situations. Just like how this person can easily switch between tasks, a generalist species can survive in different environments and eat different types of food.
Specialist: A specialist is the opposite of a generalist. It refers to a species that is highly adapted to specific habitats or has specialized dietary requirements.
Broad Niche: A broad niche refers to the ecological role or position occupied by a generalist species. It means that the species has a wide range of resources it can utilize within its habitat.
Habitat Generalists: These are organisms that have adaptations allowing them to live in various types of habitats, such as forests, grasslands, or wetlands.
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