AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Species with broader niches, like coyotes (Canis latrans) or raccoons (Procyon lotor), are considered generalists. No two species can have the exact same niche, otherwise they would be in direct competition for resources with one another.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generalist are species with a much broader niches. They are able to thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and feed on a variety of different foods. A great example of a generalist would be the cockroach which survive in most climates and only need water/moisture and some sort of food source.

Detailed explanation-3: -Generalist species are animals that can eat a variety of foods and survive in many different habitats. Some examples of generalist species are racoons and American crows. These generalist animals even survive well in urban and agricultural areas, where humans may consider them to be a nuisance.

Detailed explanation-4: -Species that can live in many different types of environments, and have a varied diet are considered generalists. Raccoons are the classic example of a generalist species. Their range extends throughout North and Central America. They are omnivores that can thrive on many different foods, including human garbage.

Detailed explanation-5: -Other examples of generalist species include bobcats and coyotes. An example of a specialist species is the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus). Native to Australia, koalas are herbivorous marsupials that feed only on the leaves of the eucalyptus tree.