Specialists vs Generalists WG

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of a population?

• A colony of emperor penguins in antatrica

• A family and their two pet cats

• Yosemite National Park

• A herd of zebra and buffalo

Open Ended

How would you describe the ecological tolerance of a generalist? Wide? Narrow? Explain.

Open Ended

How would you describe the ecological tolerance of a specailist? Wide? Narrow? Explain.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are characteristics of generalist species?

• Broad niche

• Adaptable to many environments

• Use a specific set of resources

• High range of tolerance

Open Ended

Are generalists or specialists more vulnerable to natural disruptions to ecosystems?

Multiple Choice

What is one key difference between specialists and generalists in ecology?

• Specialists have a narrow niche, while generalists have a broad niche.

• Generalists only eat one type of food, while specialists eat many types.

• Specialists can survive in many environments, while generalists cannot.

• Generalists are always larger than specialists.