which of the following is the generalist species?

Question

1)a blue whale that migrates to the same feeding grounds every year to feed on krill
2)a polar bear living along the Arctic coastline and feeding only on mammal blubber during a few months of the year
3)a blue crab that can be found in open water, on coral reefs, on oyster beds, and in seagrass beds and has a varied diet of crustaceans, small fish and anything else it can find
4)a manatee that feeds on shallow water seagrasses on coastal regions of Florida

Answer 1

The generalist species among the options you've provided is:

3. a blue crab that can be found in open water, on coral reefs, on oyster beds, and in seagrass beds and has a varied diet of crustaceans, small fish and anything else it can find.

Generalist species are those that have a broad range of habitats they can occupy and a diverse diet, allowing them to adapt to various environmental conditions. The blue crab fits this description well.