Specialist vs. Generalist Species | Central Michigan University

University:
Central Michigan University
Course:
BIO 213 | Foundations of Ecology
Academic year:

2023
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3
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Specialist vs. Generalist Species Specialists: Smaller range of tolerance, or narrower ecological niche makes them more prone to extinction - Speciﬁc food requirements (bamboo) - Less ability to adapt to new conditions Generalists: Larger range of tolerance, broader niche makes them less prone to extinction & more likely to be invasive - Broad food req. - High adaptability GENERALISTS VS. SPECIALISTS