Question

anything from berries and insects to small mammals and garbage. is the opossum a generalist or specialist species, and why? choose 1 answer: a generalist, because they are the only marsupials native to north america b generalist, because they eat a variety of foods including berries, insects, mammals and garbage c specialist, because it is the only marsupial native to north america d specialist, because they eat a variety of foods including berries, insects, mammals and garbage

Explanation:

Generalist species have a wide - ranging diet and can adapt to various environments. Since opossums eat a variety of foods like berries, insects, small mammals, and garbage, they are generalists.

Answer:

B. Generalist, because they eat a variety of foods including berries, insects, mammals and garbage