Question

salamanders, ospreys, snapping turtles, and beavers all live in aquatic habitats. salamanders lay their eggs in small freshwater pools and feed on insects. osprey habitats include rivers, bays, and swamps and the birds feed on fish and other animals in the water or on land. snapping turtles live in fresh or brackish water and feed on plants, fish, frogs, and snakes. beavers build lodges on islands, pond banks, and lake shores and eat a variety of shrubs, grasses, and crops. based on the information provided above, which of the following species would best be classified as a specialist? a salamanders b ospreys c snapping turtles d beavers

Explanation:

A generalist species can thrive in a wide variety of environmental conditions and can make use of a variety of different resources. A specialist species can thrive only in a narrow range of environmental conditions or has a limited diet. Beavers eat a variety of shrubs, grasses, and crops, which indicates a broad diet. Salamanders, ospreys, and snapping turtles have more specific diets or habitats as described (e.g., ospreys focus on fish - related habitats in a more specific way compared to beavers' broad plant - based diet).

Answer:

D. Beavers