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why would an animal species which feeds on a varied diet have an advantage on one with a specialized diet
Dear Sam,
Now, I bet you could figure this out if you think about it for a minute. :)
If an animal is able to eat only one particular type of food, then it could starve to death if that one food source becomes scarce or disappears.
A more generalized diet allows an animal to switch to a different type of food if one becomes scarce.
Hope that helps.
Dana
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Dana Krempels, Ph.D.
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I can answer biology-related questions in the areas of evolution, zoology, botany, genetics, and ecology. But I don't answer homework questions or provide ideas for your science fair projects. So students please do your learning the right way by reading your text assignments and studying!
Experience
At the University of Miami, I teach Evolution and Biodiversity, Botany, Zoology, Genetics, Ecology, and a variety of seminars (e.g., the Biology and Evolution of Human Gender Roles).
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I have a B.S. in Biology and an A.B. in English from the University of Southern California (1980).
I earned my Ph.D. in Biology in the area of evolutionary biology/visual physiology from the University of Miami in 1989.
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I am currently an "expert" in both the "Rabbits" and "Wild Animals" categories.
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