Question

which of the following is an example of a generalist species? choose 1 answer: a parrotfish, which are colorful tropical reef fish that spend most of their time eating algae off of coral. b piping plovers, which build nests on the ground, right between the tide and the shore, and eat a few species of insects and crustaceans. c white - tailed deer, which live in forests across north and south america and eat herbs, woody material, fungi, and lichens. d giant pandas, which are found only in southwest china, where they forage the mountains for bamboo.

Explanation:

A generalist species can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and has a diverse diet. Parrotfish have a relatively narrow diet (algae off coral), Piping Plovers have a limited diet (few species of insects and crustaceans) and specific nesting requirements, and giant pandas have a very specialized diet (bamboo). White - tailed deer live in a large range across North and South America and have a diverse diet including herbs, woody material, fungi, and lichens, making them a generalist species.

Answer:

C. White - tailed deer, which live in forests across North and South America and eat herbs, woody material, fungi, and lichens.