Specialist and Generalist Species

What is a specialist species?

• A species that can adapt to a wide range of habitats

• A species that has a narrow range of tolerance and specific habitat and food needs

• A species that is highly competitive and invasive

• A species that is easily disturbed by invasive species

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NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What is a generalist species?

• A species that can adapt to a wide range of habitats

• A species that has a narrow range of tolerance and specific habitat and food needs

• A species that is highly competitive and invasive

• A species that is easily disturbed by invasive species

Which species is an example of a specialist species?

• Raccoon

• Red panda

• Koala bear

• Panda bear

Which species is an example of a generalist species?

• Raccoon

• Red panda

• Koala bear

• Panda bear

What advantage do specialist species have in habitats that remain constant?

• They can easily switch their diet to a new food source

• They have a broad range of tolerance

• They are less likely to become extinct

• They are highly competitive and invasive

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What advantage do generalist species have in habitats that are constantly changing?

• They can easily switch their diet to a new food source

• They have a broad range of tolerance

• They are less likely to become extinct

• They are highly competitive and invasive

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-4

What characteristic of specialist species makes them more likely to become extinct than generalist species?

• They have a narrow range of tolerance and specific habitat and food needs

• They can adapt to a wide range of habitats

• They are highly competitive and invasive

• They are easily disturbed by invasive species

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

What characteristic of generalist species makes them more likely to be invasive?

• They have a narrow range of tolerance and specific habitat and food needs

• They can adapt to a wide range of habitats

• They are highly competitive and invasive

• They are easily disturbed by invasive species

What is a disadvantage of specialist species?

• They can easily switch their diet to a new food source

• They have a broad range of tolerance

• They are easily disturbed or disrupted

• They are less likely to become extinct

What is a disadvantage of generalist species?

• They can easily switch their diet to a new food source

• They have a broad range of tolerance

• They are easily disturbed or disrupted

• They are less likely to become extinct