AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -A generalist species is able to thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and can make use of a variety of different resources (for example, a heterotroph with a varied diet). A specialist species can thrive only in a narrow range of environmental conditions or has a limited diet.

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: -Generalist species can feed on a wide variety of things and thrive in various environments. Specialist species eat a limited diet and occupy a much narrower niche.